Slow Fashion
Current Lead Times
As every Fernweh piece is handcrafted in our studio, please allow approx 3 weeks for manufacture from the date of order before shipping.
Our "Ready To Ship" section has pieces which are in stock, which can be shipped within 2 Working Days.
Looking for a handcrafted piece sooner? Don't forget to check out our wonderful stockists, some of which have exlcusive products and collaborations.
ROYAL MAIL INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Please be aware there are several dates for Royal Mail industrial action throughout October, November and December which may cause additional delays. Please be mindful about this when shopping, we recommend upgrading to tracked shipping so you can follow your order's full journey
"Fernweh"- (Noun)
A farsickness, an ache and longing for far off places, a craving for travel. A yearning to explore off the beaten path, into the unknown.
Handcrafted in our Aberdeen studio
Buy Less, Choose Well, Make it Last.
Each Fernweh item is handcrafted by our founder Laura.
Read the Fernweh story below.
Our Story
Sustainability
Sustainability & creating minimal waste is at the core of our brand. We all have a responsibility to look after this wonderful land, and at Fernweh we believe this is through making products that are built to last, minimising any waste and being ethical and as conscious as possible in our designs
Handcrafted
We believe in doing things properly, creating well designed products from rugged, traditional fabrics and materials that will last a lifetime. Each and every Fernweh piece is designed and sewn with the utmost care and attention in our Aberdeen studio by our founder Laura. Buy less. Choose well. Make it last.
Adventure
We are inspired by a passion for adventure and are lucky enough to have the Cairngorms and Scottish Highlands on our doorstep, a wealth of inspiration. However, we passionately believe adventure is for everyone, anywhere. Hike, climb, wander; adventure is all around us from the mountain peaks to urban cities. Go further. Stay curious.
Rewilding the Caledonian Forest
£1 from each sale is donated monthly to our Trees For Life Grove, helping to rewild Scotland's great forests.
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The "Dachiadh" Collection
Heritage materials, made to last.
We value slowly crafted and quality, authentic materials, that have their own story and heritage, to create timeless pieces with longevity, utilising artisan crafting processes.
Read more about our responsibly sourced materials here
Repair and Rewear
We believe in making slowly crafted goods using the highest quality materials and processes, to create pieces with longevity to minimise our impact on the planet and landfill.
If you are dissatisfied with your item, please get in touch and we will repair it for you.
Wear and tear repairs and rewaxing can be done at a reasonable price, get in touch at fernwehuk@gmail.com
Repair shop coming soon.
Closing The Loop
Fernweh: Circular
Our foray into closing the loop and reducing our impact on the planet.
Return a preloved Fernweh piece in exchange for a voucher for our store, and we repair, rewax and rework the item into something new, diverting it from landfill and making sure it’s in use for as long as possible.
Testimonials
"The materials are beautiful, the construction is meticulous, and while the photos on the website are fabulous the bag is even more lovely in person.”
"I found the service was perfect in every aspect, the products were of excellent quality and I was surprised with all the details of the packaging and the personalised letter. I wish I could have this every time I buy something :)"
"Bought this as a gift, great quality, and the customisation went down very well. Thank you so much!"
It started with a chalk bag
Humble Beginnings
The journey began back in 2014. Read our story here.
Our StoryMUICK Backpack
Handcrafted from Scottish waxed canvas, lined with dry waxed canvas and finished with oak bark tanned leather straps.
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