Traditional Orkney Chair Maker
On a recent visit to Orkney we had the chance to meet a true craftsman who is not only making traditional furniture from scratch but is preserving a piece of the Orkney heritage with passion and well researched knowledge. [caption id="attachment_195" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A round backed version of the Orkney Chair"][/caption] The traditional Orkney Chair maker, Fraser Anderson creates a range of award winning traditional furniture, building on the legacy of the distinctive Orkney chair and his passion for the art is infectious. Get talking to Fraser and you will learn more about the true history of the piece of Orkney ...
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Do you already supply a supermarket and what does the process involve?
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