01 Jul 2024
Every significant milestone deserves to be commemorated with a heartfelt gesture, preserving memories for a lifetime while showing your loved one how much you care. Graduation day stands as a pinnacle of achievement, symbolising years of unwavering commitment culminating in an unforgettable moment. Do you have someone dear to you about to embark on this remarkable journey? Delight them with something from our luxury graduation gift collection below.
Step into the enchanting world of our castle-like Atelier on the outskirts of Edinburgh, where timeless craftsmanship meets bespoke elegance. As guests immerse themselves in the artistry of our Atelier, they will discover the ideal opportunity to find a piece from Araminta Campbell to mark the remarkable journey they have been on. This experience will take guests behind the scenes, offering a rare opportunity to witness the artistry and dedication that goes into creating exquisite textiles.
They can choose from our exclusive SIGNATURE collection of scarves, shawls, and blanket wraps, each a one-of-a-kind masterpiece inspired by the breathtaking Scottish landscape. Handwoven with care from the finest British alpaca by our small team of hand weavers on the very looms that grace our workshop, these pieces are more than gifts—they are expressions of enduring beauty and heartfelt sentiment, crafted to last a lifetime.
Celebrate this significant milestone with a gift that resonates with authenticity and meaning. Find out more and enquire here.
Our luxurious scarves are more than just accessories; they are heirlooms in the making. Each scarf is meticulously handwoven in our Edinburgh Atelier or Millwoven in one of our artisan partner mills. This attention to detail and commitment to quality means that your gift will be cherished for years to come. Explore our collection of scarves here.
For those seeking a gift that combines elegance with comfort, our Handwoven Alpaca Shawl is an ideal choice. Made from the softest alpaca wool, this shawl is the perfect companion for any special occasion, providing warmth and style in equal measure. Handwoven in our Edinburgh Atelier by our talented handweavers, this piece is one-of-a-kind and truly unique. Discover the beauty of our Handwoven Shawl here.
Graduation often marks the beginning of a new chapter, and for some, this includes moving into a new home. Celebrate this milestone with a gift that brings both beauty and comfort to their new space. Our MINTA collection of interior pieces are designed to add a touch of elegance and warmth, making any new house feel like a home.
Gift them our gorgeous one-of-a-kind Handwoven Alpaca Throw, lovingly handmade by our team of handweavers in Edinburgh. This luxurious throw, featuring a unique pinecone design, is perfect for adding a sophisticated touch to any living space. It’s not just a throw—it’s a piece of art that will provide comfort and warmth for many years to come. Explore the Small Pinecones King Throw here.
For those seeking comfort and warmth, our MINTA Alpaca Hot Water Bottles are an excellent choice. Crafted from undyed British alpaca, these hot water bottles are sumptuously soft and come in sophisticated natural colours. They are perfect for cosying up on cold nights, providing a luxurious touch to their new home. Discover our White Alpaca Hot Water Bottle here.
All our pieces come beautifully gift-wrapped, complete with a design story card and a QR code linked to more information about the collection and our brand. If you would like to add a personal message to your gift, please let us know when purchasing. Additionally, we offer the option to personalise a selection of our pieces with monogramming. Adding a personal touch to a scarf or interior piece for a graduation gift can transform it into a cherished memento, symbolizing the individuality and significance of the milestone achieved.
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We are guardians of people’s stories...
We ourselves are stories that weave and take shape through the thread, thanks to the gentle hands of the weavers.
The yarn, the loom, our and your stories, are the tools we have chosen to make what cannot be seen or touched, real and wearable. We give shape to the values in which we believe, we give voice to stories to be shared with those dearest to us, forever.
Not just exquisite works of art to wear, but ambassadors, ‘talking’ objects, timeless storytellers of meanings and values that we want to preserve and pass on.
Meet Isabelle, one of our talented handweavers!
Isabelle has long had an interest in textiles, ever since her grandmother taught her to sew.
She discovered weaving when visiting universities before applying to study. Immediately captivated by the woven textile displays at Loughborough University – the home of our George Wood looms – She became fascinated by how these complex woven structures could be created from just a few cones of yarn.
Isabelle enjoys the slow, hands-on process of weaving, appreciating how it demands your full and present focus, and is always excited to share the complexities of handweaving to our visitors.
Meet Helen, one of our talented handweavers!
As an advocate for sustainability and ethical production, handweaving appealed to Helen as the embodiment of slow, responsible craft.
She fell in love with the challenging yet meditative weave process during her textile degree at the Glasgow School of Art.
Helen adores that she can name the alpacas in the pieces that she weaves, as this level of provenance imbues the pieces with deeper meaning for both weaver and future owner.
We choose 100% undyed British alpaca fiber for our designs because it embodies the values we hold dear: sustainability, durability, and unparalleled luxury. Each fleece is sourced from carefully chosen UK farms where animal welfare is a top priority.
Our close relationships with breeders enable us to trace many of our yarns back to the individual alpacas, ensuring exceptional quality and transparency. The alpaca’s fleeces are left undyed, allowing the natural richness and unique tones of their coats to shine through in every piece.
In the UK, only 5–10% of alpacas produce fleece of the exceptional quality we require. Every fiber is meticulously selected for its fineness, crimp, luster, and colour, ensuring our pieces meet the highest standards of luxury and craftsmanship.
It has taken years for our weavers to attain the skill and knowledge required to create our handwoven items.
Handweaving takes precision and patience, with each warp prepared by hand and meticulously threaded through the shafts of the loom. Once weaving is complete there is a lengthy finishing process involving darning, stitching, washing and brushing – all by hand.
It can take our handweavers anywhere between 2 to 6 weeks to complete one of our Signature pieces.
Each piece in our Heritage handwoven collection has been inspired by Araminta’s deep love for the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.
From the golden glow of the beech woodlands surrounding her family home in the Royal Deeside Corridor during autumn, to the ethereal light of the Scottish Highlands at dawn and dusk, the landscape is a constant source of inspiration for Araminta. The shifting interplay of colours, textures, and natural rhythms informs each handwoven piece, translating fleeting moments into timeless design.
Any moment in time could become Araminta’s next creation.
Meet Lisa, one of our talented handweavers!
Lisa studied weaving at Heriot Watt University, in the borders of Scotland – an area renowned for its textile production.
She always enjoyed creating things and was recommended to study textiles by her art teacher. When first starting out in her weave degree, she found the slow process of setting up challenging, yet today it’s her favourite part.
She finds peace whilst threading the loom, enjoying and embracing the flow.
Each piece has been lovingly handwoven and finished in our Edinburgh Atelier by our team of handweavers on vintage George Wood looms.
Araminta Campbell is one of the largest employers of handweavers in Scotland, fostering employment for talented craftspeople in Scotland plays a vital role in preserving the rich legacy of Scottish textile craftsmanship. Every thread woven in the Atelier carries with it the heritage and passion of centuries-old traditions, brought vividly to life through contemporary designs, and the work of our talented weavers.
It has taken years for our weavers to attain the skill and knowledge required to create our handwoven items.
Handweaving takes precision and patience, with each warp prepared by hand and meticulously threaded through the shafts of the loom. Once weaving is complete there is a lengthy finishing process involving darning, stitching, washing and brushing – all by hand.
When you choose one of our handwoven treasures, you’re not just owning a piece of Scotland’s rich textile heritage – you’re connecting with the hands that brought it to life.
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