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We get to know Polly Jackson, founder of boho brand Whole Lotta Knots

Describe a typical day My working day always starts with a good post-gym coffee from one of the independent cafés in Bath. Before the store opens, I check the displays, my online shop and start working on macramé orders. As I am a one-woman band, you ’ll see me doing anything I can put my hands to – no day is the same!

What is your favourite design style? I am incredibly lucky that my personal style preferences are on trend right now, however I would say I am generally not trend driven.

Whole Lotta Knots’ window displays alone are worth a visit! The travel-inspired Seventies vibe was something I adopted while living a coastal life in Australia back in 2015. That, combined with my love of worldwide craftsmanship, created the signature boho style of Whole Lotta Knots.

What inspired you to set up shop? We have had the strangest year, which has really depleted the high street and, with my brand growing online, I decided to take the leap to bring it to life in a physical form. My shop is an experience in which I wanted to conjure up nostalgia and wanderlust. Can’t get to Bali? Pop into WLK!

What’s in store at Whole Lotta Knots? Consciously handmade products from near and far. At the heart is my bespoke Macramé collection, teamed with homewares including locally poured soy candles, Balinese lighting, Moroccan cactus silk cushions… the collection goes on.

Where do you find inspiration? I’m heavily influenced by my adoration for travel. From my first visit to the souks of Marrakech over 10 years ago, to leaving

t t u ‘Team macramé with nat extures like poed pampas fted cream cushions… and ural gra, lots of light pouring through the windows

My Favourite things

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‘The elegant queen of macramé wall hangings. This design was inspired by my visit to the palatial Indian city of Mysore.’ Mysore wall hanging, £190

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‘This makes me think of a fresh serving of Pimm’s in the garden on a gorgeous summer’s day. The best thing is it can double up as a vase for a dried bouquet, too. ’ Weva rattan pitcher, £35

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‘If you want to inject some tropical island vibes into your home, I feel like this wall décor does it in one! Handmade using dried palm leaves, it is such a statement piece. ’ Stoltz Palm wall décor, £84.99

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Polly’s boutique has a distinct boho feel, inspired by her worldwide travels

my heart in India, I am inspired by culture, architecture, crafts and people.

Tell us your top tips for styling macramé… I would team it with natural textures like potted pampas grass, tufted cream cushions, rattan furniture, whitewashed walls and lots of light pouring through the windows.

What’s next for Whole Lotta Knots? I am currently working with artisans to create a collection of soft furnishings. There’s also a huge demand for more furniture, so I’m on the hunt for beautifully crafted pieces. 2 Cheap Street, Bath; wholelottaknots.com

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May Day V, Andreas Gursky Estimate: £450,000–650,000 Phillips

Mahogany dresser Estimate: £500–660 Uppsala Auktionskammare

Swivel chair by Hans J. Wegner Estimate: £2,460–3,300 Bruun Rasmussen

Style of Serge Mouille, ca. 1950s Estimate: £300–460 Rago Arts

Edwardian Art Noveau frame Estimate: £200–300 Tennants Emerald cut diamond ring Fixed price: £27,400 Once Upon A Diamond Without title, Alexander Calder Estimate: £430–600 Artcurial Edwardian arm chair, ca. 1910 Fixed price: £3,850 Wick Antiques