Textile designer April Hay tells Rhiannon Hay about her business journey from university in Aberdeen to the West End of Glasgow, via Gok Wan.

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APRIL Hay set up Agate & Ayre after being made redundant from her job at John Lewis during the pandemic. She designs textiles inspired by…

Scot sets up successful textiles firm after losing her job in the pandemic

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Agate & Ayre is a textile brand inspired by my love of geology. In 2020 I was made redundant due to the pandemic and decided to pursue my dream of creating a collection of slow made, sustainable accessories featuring my own geology influenced prints. I currently sell these through my website and selected Scottish independent stores. This year I won the Launch with STF competition, where Scotland's Trade Fairs were looking for the best new innovative brand to exhibit at their Autumn show.

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