Workshop Notes

Black Friday 2026 - why we do not participate

After careful consideration, we have made the decision to not participate in Black Friday. This is to protect our business and the challenging future of British artisan shearling makers. At Gushlo...

Notes from our founders - Note 4

Why buy British? When you spend most of your working life in a workshop, buying British feels quite personal. For Emma and I, it brings to mind the people we learnt from, the factories we worked i...

Where does shearling come from? The farming reality behind a luxury material

Is Sheepskin a By-Product? How changing food habits, farming economics and a shrinking supply of sheep are reshaping the shearling industry. One of the most important things to understand about sh...

What is the difference between sheepskin and shearling?

Shearling and sheepskin are essentially the same natural material: the skin of a sheep or lamb, tanned with the wool still attached. A lamb is simply a young sheep. The difference lies in the trad...

A shared love of making: Introducing Brady Bags

Brady is one of England’s great heritage bag makers. Founded in Birmingham in 1887 and still handcrafted in Walsall, the brand brings together traditional craftsmanship, practical design and an un...

How to clean a sheepskin rug

A sheepskin rug shouldn't need frequent cleaning. In fact, at Gushlow & Cole, we recommend doing as little as possible to it and starting with simple methods at home before considering washing...