Welcome to

JaLoJo

Hand woven in Cumbria

Inspired by the landscapes of Cumbria and the everyday textures around me, I explore how environment shapes emotion and how textiles can evoke memory. Each piece I create is a quiet conversation between hand and fibre — a meditative process rooted in tradition. I'm drawn to the organic irregularities of handmade work, where subtle imperfections give each textile its soul.

Handwoven orange and blue scarf with JaLoJo label – close-up detail of textile craftsmanship

Handmade fashion and home accessories

Work-in-progress shot of a handwoven green, red, and pink scarf on the loom

Experience

With years of weaving expertise, JaLoJo blends traditional techniques with a modern touch to create timeless handmade textiles that reflect true craftsmanship.

Trio of handwoven scarves in pink, green, and blue displayed vertically

Scarfs

Specialising in handwoven scarves, each piece is a unique expression of colour, texture, and style — made to be worn and cherished.

Spools of blue yarn with scenic Cumbria landscape in the background – natural textile inspiration

Hand Crafted

Every item is handcrafted in Cumbria using premium natural materials like wool, cotton, and silk, ensuring exceptional quality and a truly personal finish.

About Me

I am a constructed textile artist working at the intersection of tradition and contemporary design, specialising in weave, knit and crochet. My practice is rooted in a deep respect for natural materials—wool, silk, cotton and alpaca—which I transform into handmade textiles and tactile narratives of colour and texture.

JaLoJo artisan textile stall at Blackwell Craft Fair 2024 showcasing handmade scarves

Shop - The Big Onion

Exterior view of The Big Onion community craft shop in Staveley, Cumbria

You can find a curated selection of my handmade scarves and woven textiles at The Big Onion in Staveley, Cumbria.
This wonderful, volunteer-run community stall specialises in local, upcycled, recycled and handmade crafts — as well as fresh fruit, vegetables, and woodland products. Be sure to stop by!

Upcoming Craft Fairs in Cumbria

Witherslack Artists and Makers Group event poster featuring local handmade crafts

20th Sept - 5th Oct 2025

I’ll be showcasing my handcrafted woven textiles at the Witherslack Artists and Makers Group’s annual craft fair this September. Since the early ’90s, the group has showcased local talent and today it brings together over 15 artists and makers for a vibrant Autumn exhibition. A great opportunity to support local artists and handmade design.

14th - 16th November 2025

I’ll be showcasing my handcrafted woven textiles at Blackwell’s annual craft fair this November, showcasing high-quality handmade work alongside other talented makers. A great opportunity to support local artists and handmade design.

Promotional poster for Blackwell Craft Fair 2024 – handmade textiles and local artists
Blue and cream yarn spools with plaited wool in the foreground – natural fibre palette
Stack of six folded handwoven scarves with countryside views in Cumbria
Dark pink scarf showing JaLoJo label – handcrafted textile detail

JaLoJo

Want to commission a custom textile piece or have questions about my work?
Email me directly or follow Jalojo on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates, exhibitions, and product drops.
Every item is handcrafted in Cumbria — no two are ever the same.

Display of multiple handwoven scarves at a craft stall – JaLoJo textile showcase