celebrating over 100 years of weaving in Wales. Some of the stories that make us what we are...... just that little bit different
We still weave our cloth in the old whitewashed mill that my grandfather bought in 1912. If he came back to visit us today, he would still recognise the work being done, and the traditional skills of our weavers.
Everyone here at the mill has their own story and we thought you'd like to get to know our team a little better. Our second chat is with James our mill manager, but in the months ahead you'll get to meet them all...
Its the skills and knowledge of our staff that have kept the tradition of Welsh weaving alive here at Melin Tregwynt. Our Employee Ownership Trust will be set up in April 2022, when shares will be held in a trust for the staff, giving them all a stake in the business.
Everyone here at the mill has their own story and we thought you'd like to get to know our team a little better. Our first volunteer is Ivy and in the months ahead you'll get to know them all...
Back in 2019 ‘Caru Canu’ was a series of animated Welsh nursery rhymes which launched on Cyw, S4C and YouTube. It was produced by Twt Productions, working with Picl Animation and the talented animation students at Cardiff Met.
Melin Tregwynt were asked if we would allow the use of our textiles to create the wonderful backgrounds, illustrated here. Those of you familiar with our work can see if you recognize the different designs…
A bespoke, double breasted traditionally tailored coat featuring a themed hand printed lining; ‘Splash Explosion’ print. Made with the ‘Morlyn Glas’ (Blue Lagoon ) fabric, from Melin Tregwynt’s ‘Ysbryd’ collection; a collection inspired by the colours and spirit of the Welsh landscape.
An exhibition to showcase the coats and the lining print designs will take place at Melin Tregwynt from the 23rd of August until the 1st of October.
Raglan style coats made from the ‘Gelli’ (Grove) & ‘Rhostir’ (Heathland) fabrics, from Melin Tregwynt’s ‘Ysbryd’ collection, inspired by the colours and spirit of the Welsh landscape.
An exhibition to showcase the coats and the lining print designs will take place at Melin Tregwynt from the 23rd of August until the 1st of October.
This unique, bespoke tailored coat is made with Melin Tregwynt’s ‘Fflam’ (flame) fabric, taken from the ‘Ysbryd’ collection of bold blanket weaves, inspired by the colours and spirit of the Welsh landscape.
Gwnaed y got unigryw, wrth fesur hon o ddefnydd ‘Fflam’ Melin Tregwynt o gasgliad ‘Ysbryd’; casgliad o wehyddion blanced trawiadol sy’n dehongli lliwiau ag ysbryd tirlun Cymru.
A huge thanks to Gareth Rees, multi-disciplinary designer for sharing with us his great concept for the Wales Away Football Kit…
You may recognise our Knot Garden Gorse
This was done as his own personal project to celebrate St David's Day - with no affiliation to Adidas or the Football Association of Wales, but hopefully someone will fall in love with his idea and put it into action.
we certainly have…
You can see more of his work on https://www.instagram.com/gtwrees/
We've added new colours to our ‘Windfall’ collection - distinctive checked blankets, with softly purled fringes - perfect for summer picnics and for keeping you warm and snug as the autumn nights draw in.
Each throw sold raises £15 for community projects in Wales. Your purchase will help them to make a real difference…..
The second Trefin Classic Car event was held successfully in wonderful weather on Saturday. Due to Covid-19 restrictions this year it was held as a run.
Starting in Goodwick the route went along scenic country roads to Melin Tregwynt for a coffee break and then via Mathry, Croesgoch, to Llanrhian, ending at the Ship Inn at Trefin.
Aelwen has been a member of staff at the Mill since 12th September 1994. She knows the business inside and out, and in her spare time she enjoys writing a poem or two.
We hope you’ll enjoy this one that she wrote back in 2017….
