by Morna Cassidy | The Western Front Society  hosted its annual Toque arts and craft sale this past weekend. Nodding to the legitimacy of the traditional local arts and craft fair, this event – with proceeds supporting the artist run centre  –  brought together the wares of a select group of the city’s top artisans and craftspeople.

It was boon for holiday shoppers who, laden with cocktails, were treated to a true artists’ fair with a solidly local feel. Topping the selections were Henderson Dry Goods, offering an assortment of wood carved jewelry; Handrik Lou knitwear, keeping even the heartiest of Vancouverites cozy; and Contexture Design, which brought unique renderings of commonplace items to the fore. Details and the full list of vendors here.

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A self-professed lover of all things newsworthy and noteworthy, Morna Cassidy is an avid follower and critic of art and design, culture and trends. Previously working among the glitterati of the fashion world in Toronto and London, she recently left her sequined outfits to explore new adventures in Gore-tex (metaphorically speaking) here in Vancouver.

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