THE LEDGER: YOUR MASTER SOURCING LIST
For deep-dive journals and photographic studies of UK-made icons, visit The Edit. Here in The Ledger you’ll find our ever-expanding directory of UK makers with details on their origins, products and more.
These are short-form entries - distilled intelligence on heritage, provenance and why these brands deserve a place in your collection. As our field research continues, we’ll produce full photographic reviews in The Edit.
HILLBRUSH — Mere, England
The Heritage: Founded in 1922, Hillbrush represents over a century of British wooden brush-making expertise. A proud Royal Warrant holder to His Majesty The King, this family-owned business continues to manufacture their high-end goods from their UK workshop, passing down generational craftsmanship while embracing modern sustainability.
The Verdict: Hillbrush elevates the mundane tools of daily life into objects of true beauty and endurance. Rejecting plastics entirely for their heritage 'Natural' range, their makers select only sustainable, FSC-certified beechwood and centuries-old natural fibres like Tampico, boar bristle, and horsehair. A masterclass in functional elegance for the home.
Core Products: Premium wooden scrubbing brushes, sweeping brooms, clothes brushes, and grooming accessories. URL: https://www.hillbrush.com
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