Crafting Futures Pop-Up: Shop the Collaborations

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm UTC+00:00

London College of Fashion | London

UAL School of Pre-degree Studies
Publisher/HostUAL School of Pre-degree Studies
Crafting Futures Pop-Up: Shop the Collaborations
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Discover, meet and shop from Sri Lankan artisans and their European design collaborators
About this Event

A special marketplace celebrating the outcomes of the EU–Sri Lanka Craft Matchmaking Programme.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase beautifully made, small-batch craft products created through cross-cultural partnerships that blend heritage techniques with contemporary design.

You’ll find:

  • jewellery
  • fashion and clothing
  • handloom textiles
  • homewares and lifestyle products
  • upcycled and circular design pieces

Each piece carries a story of craftsmanship, collaboration and cultural exchange, supporting micro and small enterprises who are building sustainable creative livelihoods.

The pop-up brings together:

  • Sri Lankan artisans working in handloom, batik, natural fibres, upcycling and jewellery
  • European and UK designers who have co-created new collections
  • products developed through months of dialogue, field visits, mentoring and co-design

By visiting, you are not just shopping – you are supporting:

  • fair creative collaboration
  • women- and youth-led rural enterprises
  • sustainable and low-impact production
  • the future of traditional craft skills

Come browse, meet the makers, hear the stories behind the products – and take home something made with care, skill and meaning.

Whether you are a designer, buyer, collector, student, or lover of craft, this is an event not to miss.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, London, United Kingdom

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