Provenance

What is Provenance?
Provenance is a word used to describe an items place of origin. It is commonly used in the world of art and literature to distinguish a record of ownership. The word provenance can also be used when describing the origin of foods, for example, where it was grown or where it was caught.
In a world where fast fashion is becoming such a huge issue, it is important to look a little further into where your products are really coming from and where you are shopping. Hope and Story is an online destination for conscious consumers to shop British made products. Follow us as we discover just some of the ways our brands are crafting their products, which materials they are using and where they have been sourced from.
British Born Fashion
So why is it important to talk about provenance when shopping for clothing? It is important because we are all on a mission to become more conscious shoppers! As much as we British like a bargain, we also don’t want to fund the world of fast fashion and support the terrible working conditions in sweatshops. Instead, we want to source timeless pieces that will hold the test of time. There are many products that are made using interesting and sustainable materials, made by hand and made by order and delivered straight from the studio to your home.
This eye-catching 'Action Blouse' is created using Silk Tencel. 32% Silk, 68% Tencel (regenerated, sustainably grown wood cellulose). This Fabric looks and feels like 100% Silk . The founder of ‘Gung Ho’, is Sophie Dunster, she hand draws the illustrations that represent current issues of the world, these designs are then printed in Gloucestershire and hand made into garments in London.
British Born Homewares
As a nation, we are obsessed with interior design and making our houses, homes. It can be very tempting to purchase cheap, mass-produced furniture which will need to be replaced a year or so down the line. By purchasing a British made, sturdy, standout piece of furniture, you can be sure that you are truly investing in your home.
British Born Food and Drink
We already discuss food provenance more than we probably realise. When we shop in the supermarkets, we wonder where the food is sourced from and when we shop in farm shops, we feel pleased to know we are consuming locally grown produce. There is nothing tastier than when you enjoy food right from its origin, a classic British pork pie from the town of Melton Mowbray, a hearty slice of Bara Brith in Wales or a sumptuous scone in sunny Devon. There can be some very interesting stories behind food, and we are here to share some of those…
