All Things Considered

Stabo – Short Tactical Airborne Operation
Posted by Kate Sullivan

I came across Stabo at Creake Abbey Studio's, North Creake, Norfolk earlier today. At the far end of the yard, the monthly farmers market was in full swing, selling what looked like an excellent and varied selection of locally produced food and drink.

At the near end of the yard, there are a number of converted barns, Stabo an accessories and clothing shop is situated in one of these. Owners Ed Benn and Ros Hathorn make traditional work-wear jackets, (a sort of shorter
version of the one Arkwright used to wear in 'Open all Hours'), waxed
cags (cagoules), bivvy trousers made from old 1950's tents, leather
bags and shopper bags made from parachutes. They also screenprint their own designs onto leather accessories and t-shirts for children.

As well as selling from their studio at Creake Abbey, they also sell at The All Saints Garden Art and Craft Market Cambridge on Saturdays and on Sundays, Spitalfields East London although I think they may be having a months holiday from the latter two locations.

Posted by Kate Sullivan on September 6th, 2008