Welcome to iapetus.co.uk! Our website is the online manifestation of our gorgeous gallery which can be found in the picturesque town of Great Malvern in Worcestershire. If you'd like to find out where we are click here to see a map and get directions. Who are we?
We (that’s Anna Brook and Chris Marks) started iapetus in November 2005 as the result of our frustration with the mass-produced offerings of many jewellery and giftware shops. We really wanted to bring unusual and unique handmade items to Malvern – items we’d love to shop for ourselves. The gallery now has three rooms full of handmade jewellery, gifts, home accessories, stationery, cards and gift wrapping from over 150 artists and small makers including well known artists such as Nick Hubbard to new artists just starting out. iapetus is also an official stockist of Kosta Boda and Orrefors glass including a range of unique and limited edition pieces by world-renowned artists such as Berti Vallien and Goran Warff. Our prices start from as little as a pound, or you can blow your budget on some very unique art pieces. How is work selected for iapetus?
We spend a lot of time carefully sourcing and selecting work for the gallery and iapetus.co.uk. We only sell items that we genuinely love and have a passion for ourselves. Everything you see at iapetus gallery and iapetus.co.uk has been crafted to a high standard, ethically sourced, be that made in the UK or fairly traded from our International artisans, and lastly is quirky and unusual - something which surprises our customers and puts a smile on their faces! At iapetus we also pride ourselves in the knowledge our team has of the products – everyone undergoes a three month training period to learn all about the crafts and their makers. We’re more than happy to answer any questions you have, whether it’s about our artists, how something is made or if you need help selecting the ideal gift for a loved one. About our rather unusual name…
The name iapetus comes from Anna’s youth, when a school trip to the Malvern Hills fired her young imagination with tales of the Iapetus Ocean. The ocean existed 380 million years ago with its shores in the Malvern area, evidence of which can still be discovered today in various places, including above the Gullet Quarry. This led to a lifelong empathy with the sea, with Anna heading for Falmouth University where she became a sculptor. Following work in a wildlife art gallery and later with a furniture maker, Anna trained in jewellery making and silversmithing, which today gives her a good eye for interesting, quality jewellery pieces for iapetus. The inspiration for the logo also has an oceanic theme, drawn from the Nautilus, a sea creature, virtually unchanged for millions of years, which would have lived in the Iapetus Ocean. iapetus gallery itself stocks many items with a nautical theme.
Keep in touch…
With stock changing frequently be sure to regularly pop back to iapetus.co.uk or pay us a visit to iapetus gallery in Great Malvern - you’ll always be surprised by what you find! You can also sign up to our monthly e-mail newsletter. In it we’ll tell you all about our lovely new things plus you’ll be the first to hear of our special offers. Simply enter your e-mail address in the box on the left and then watch your inbox! And if that’s not enough we’ve also got our blog which we’ll update regularly with all the goings on at iapetus. How to find us and opening times...
Click here to view a map of how to find us... iapetus gallery, 34 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4PZ
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5.30pm
Telephone: 01684 566 929
Email: hello@iapetus.co.uk
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