Welcome to Pinch River

A little introduction to Pinch River and the inspiration behind it.

Pinch River products are intended to promote a lifestyle that is aligned with the Slow Movement, whether it's creating a sanctuary at home to escape the hustle and bustle, or a place to gather with friends and family to share good food and conversation... whether it's going to yoga class, or putting on your apron to create, make, bake or garden.

Pinch River is for those who love to fill their homes with beautiful, timeless artisan pieces that not only enhance their lives but the lives of all the people who have helped make the products possible. Designs and products that speak to people who care about their impact on this planet, for the people who are interested in and selective about what they bring into their lives and give as gifts.

Pinch River was created out of the desire to make and source products with integrity over trend, ensuring longevity. It was created out of the love of the maker’s mark that is unique to handmade products and represents the slow movement of craftsmanship and an artisan approach to making.

The textile designs are a fusion of my creativity, my unique style and love of natural environments. Inspired by nature I am fortunate to have an immense choice of subject matter to draw on from the native flora and fauna of the vast and diverse Australian landscape. Other design inspiration is drawn from my travels, urban landscapes and daily life. Captured through the lens of my camera or in my sketchbook, to date I have used Ilustrator to create the designs, however, as life itself is a journey, so too is my creative process and I am always looking to diversify the process and introduce new ways of translating my images and designs.

The name Pinch River comes from a physical place - it is a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment and is located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. Having lived in the Snowy Mountains for a few years, I enjoyed spending time exploring the local area, including the Pinch River. The area is one of absolute natural and unspoilt beauty, the essence of Australia that inspires the designs. The textile products are ideal for you, for your home, to give as gifts and as contemporary souvenirs.

Limited production handmade products make up the current range though the main focus for Pinch River will always be the handprinted textiles. Currently, however, there is no yardage on offer but I am working on some exciting plans, from a very clear vision I have for its direction, though it may take some time to bring this to life.

The base cloth will always be natural, organic and / or fair trade and printed with my designs or images. My fabrics are both hand-printed using water-based solvent-free inks and digitally printed using eco-friendly methods.

By purchasing Pinch River textiles and wares you are receiving them direct from the designer / maker giving you truly original products that are printed and handmade with love in Australia. Pinch River is resolute about passing on that human touch and preserving the artisan approach that is still valued by many and much more appealing than mass-produced items. A commitment to high standards, ethical practises as well as the environment drives the way I work, using the most environmentally friendly approach and materials as possible to create quality products.