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Not on the high street style

Not on the High Street: Alphablox
Alphablox, £25, by Debbie Smyth

Debbie Smyth’s playful contemporary artworks are created from her studio in Cheltenham. By stretching a network of threads between accurately plotted pins, Debbie creates unique thread illustrations which blur the boundaries between flat and 3D work, illustration and embroidery
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Not on the High Street: Bespoke heart map
Bespoke maps, £42, by Bombus

One of the first partners to join notonthehighstreet.com, Bombus is now one of the most popular on the site. The founder employs local women who work with her to make the map-based art pieces
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Not on the High Street: Cow print ceramic jugs
Cow print jug, £36, by Hanne Rysgaard Ceramics

Hanne Rysgaard joined the site in 2008. Soon after, an appearance in the Guardian Weekend magazine resulted in thousands of pounds of orders. Her glazed porcelain jugs are now one of the best-selling ranges on the site
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Not on the High Street: Grandma's glasses case
Glasses case, £18, by Rosiebull designs

A true success story, after 15 years of being a teacher’s assistant but with a lifetime passion for sewing, Rosie Bull was able to quit her job 11 days after being featured in the 2010 notonthehighstreet.com gift guide due to the success of her hand knitted glasses case
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Not on the High Street: Initial coin purse
Coin purses, £12, by Alphabet Bags

Initials are screen printed in black onto a natural cotton, which has been laminated to protect against scuffs and stains. A vintage-look clasp has been used to complement the black trim
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Not on the High Street: Personalised bus blinds
Personalised bus blind canvas, £385, by Betsy Benn

These unique bespoke reproduction bus blinds allow you to tell the story of your own life - in destinations. Betsy Benn's print is the top selling product on the site this year
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Not on the High Street: Personalised garden box
Personalised crate, £24, by Plantabox

Plantabox produce high quality, personalised, reproduction crates in the style of the traditional English apple crate, for use in the garden as planters or as storage crates for the home. Another firm favourite on the site
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Not on the High Street: Vintage barn stars
Vintage barn stars, £25 by Retrophenia

These charming stars are handmade by the Amish community using reclaimed metal roof tiles
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Not on the High Street: Vintage chairs
Vintage dining chairs, £1500 per pair, by Melanie Porter

Each panel is individually knitted and felted to create a perfect 'sweater' cover. The result is highly textured but also very hard wearing
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Not on the High Street: silver friendship bracelets
Personalised friendship bracelet, £39, by Lily Belle

Lily Belle have been with notonthehighstreet.com since the beginning. Two friends run the business with the intention of creating a highly wearable, sterling silver collection that also represents a memento of life and of love
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