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Rachel Robertson is a self-taught designer and maker from the North East of Scotland. Rachel lives and works in Aberdeen, from her studio at Deemouth Artist Studios. In 2018, she established Hackley, a luxury independent bag and accessory business.

Rachel’s design process very often begins with inspiration from the materials themselves. The texture of a leather hide, or the beautiful way a waxed cotton ages, tell a story and she works to weave these elements into her pieces. A strong love of working with her hands has driven the development of Rachel’s craft and the brand, with each piece being designed and made by her. The construction process itself is an important part of Rachel’s practice; the placement of each stitch, the meditative quality of a repetitive action that leads to the creation of her pieces.

The sleek, functional designs are handcrafted to combine striking colours with tactile materials, creating a bold, eye-catching range for those who want to own a beautiful piece of craftsmanship that reflects their style and expresses their personality.

Rachel has exhibited at Art & Design Fairs in Scotland including Flock and HAAN. In December 2020 two pieces were purchased by the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums for the Gallery’s permanent collection.

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