Wool, wool, wool....
October 4, 2019
Our business, McLean & Co weaves contemporary textiles using New Zealand wool and traditional tweed and tartan patterns. Our textiles are limited edition, created in an ethical and sustainable manner; valuing the looms, the woollen fibre we use, and the people we work ...
Whatever you want to call it, we love Halfbred yarn. It's soft, durable, lively; a real pleasure to weave and wear. Halfbred growers tell us that they are kind sheep, with a good nature.
Here's a little bit of history for you...
The Halfbred, or ‘colonial’ Halfbred, shee...
Mary's blankets
November 5, 2017
One of the pleasures of commissioned work is meeting fabulous people who love the handcrafted, and love their wool. One such couple hail from the Franklin region, south of Auckland. They had a pet sheep named Mary, and a daughter who wanted a blanket made from Ma...
Weaving for heritage
August 17, 2016
Home Bush Homestead Curtains
During 2014 we were approached by Louise Deans to see if we would be able to weave the curtains for the new Homebush homestead. You can read about Louise's journey of the past few years and the planning and construction o the Ian Athfield-designed house which sits am...
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