https://www.goatherdess.co.uk/journal daily 0.75 2026-02-11 https://www.goatherdess.co.uk/journal/the-straw-bonnet-how-a-simple-field-material-became-a-regency-icon monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/4ec65e48-7ba2-47cb-879c-27169eb7edbb/PollyReidBuainCollectionbyKateCullen171.jpg FIELD NOTES - The Straw Bonnet: How a Simple Field Material Became a Regency Icon - Make it stand out Goatherdess straw Sun Hat with plant dyed silk ribbon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/cc1b887e-365e-4e3a-af06-788dfe568f44/Clean+Aesthetic+Watercolor+Paper+Motivational+Quote+Instagram+Post+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29+%2837%29.jpg FIELD NOTES - The Straw Bonnet: How a Simple Field Material Became a Regency Icon - From Farmland to Fashion By the 1790s, straw hats and bonnets began appearing in the wardrobes of middle and upper-class women. What had once been purely practical was reimagined as elegant. The reason was both poetic and practical. Regency fashion embraced lightness. Gone were the heavy wigs and towering headpieces of earlier Georgian decades. In their place came flowing muslin gowns, high waistlines, classical silhouettes — and headwear that echoed this softness. Straw was perfect. It was light on the head, breathable in summer heat, and capable of being shaped into graceful wide-brimmed bonnets that framed the face like a portrait. Most importantly, it offered protection from the sun — preserving the pale complexion that symbolised refinement and leisure. To walk beneath the summer sky with a straw bonnet was to signal gentility without stiffness. It was elegance that moved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/56e5c15d-615b-4a06-b0d3-5602c5615e64/Sense+and+Sensibility.jpg FIELD NOTES - The Straw Bonnet: How a Simple Field Material Became a Regency Icon - Craft, Community and Cottage Industry Many Regency straw bonnets were made through cottage industries. In parts of England, particularly Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, entire communities specialised in straw plaiting. Women and children worked at home, braiding lengths of straw which were then sold to milliners and shaped into bonnets. This made straw hats both fashionable and accessible. While wealthy women wore finely plaited imported straw trimmed with lace and silk, simpler versions allowed middle-class women to participate in the trend. The straw bonnet became one of the most socially shared fashion pieces of the era. Photo: Sense and Sensibility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/80360074-8e0e-4159-80c7-b228ee37f26b/PollyReidBuainCollectionbyKateCullen170.jpg FIELD NOTES - The Straw Bonnet: How a Simple Field Material Became a Regency Icon - A Timeless Return Today, the straw bonnet speaks to something deeper than fashion. It reminds us of slower living. Of seasonal dressing. Of materials grown by the land and shaped by hand. Of clothing made to walk in, to wander in, to live in. At Goatherdess, our straw bonnets are inspired by this very spirit — a bridge between parlour refinement and glen freedom. A piece that belongs equally to hearthside tea and open-air rambling. Because some things were never meant to disappear. They were only waiting to be rediscovered. https://www.goatherdess.co.uk/journal/mohair-vs-wool-whats-the-difference-and-why-it-matters monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/02759e5c-27b9-4d4e-b862-6815bb9cc51c/PRS-PR-07-2022-9.jpg FIELD NOTES - Mohair vs Wool: What’s the Difference - and Why It Matters - Make it stand out Angora Goats “Leading the Way” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/65f9b09d-db01-43fb-a721-7d27f40c2070/PRS-PR-07-2022-13.jpg FIELD NOTES - Mohair vs Wool: What’s the Difference - and Why It Matters - Where Mohair Comes From Mohair is grown by Angora goats — elegant, curious creatures with long, lustrous locks that shimmer softly in the light. Unlike sheep’s wool, mohair fibres are smooth and silky, giving them a natural sheen and fluid drape. Here in the Highlands, our goats grow their coats, shaped by the weather and the seasons. Their fibre is harvested through careful, calm haircuts — never rushed — allowing the animals comfort and dignity, while preserving the long, strong fibres that make mohair so prized. Mohair is: Light yet incredibly warm Naturally insulating without heaviness Resistant to creasing and matting Long-lasting and strong Soft with a luminous finish This is why mohair has long been treasured for outerwear, trims, and luxurious knitwear — pieces meant to endure both wear and time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/dc5f5857-e25a-4682-a3da-d52b23c86e90/IMG_20230208_054409_586.jpg FIELD NOTES - Mohair vs Wool: What’s the Difference - and Why It Matters - Where Wool Comes From Wool comes from sheep, whose fleece has warmed humanity for thousands of years. It is a humble fibre, yet one of extraordinary intelligence. Wool breathes. It insulates. It adapts. Our rare breed Ouessant sheep produce fleeces rich with character — crimpy, springy fibres that trap tiny pockets of air, keeping warmth close to the body in winter while remaining breathable in milder weather. Wool is: Naturally temperature-regulating Highly breathable Moisture-wicking Elastic and resilient Perfect for everyday wear It is the fibre of shepherds and poets, of working hands and winter hearths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/83e721ac-4aa9-4074-810f-0863eb070adf/Clean+Aesthetic+Watercolor+Paper+Motivational+Quote+Instagram+Post+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29+%2815%29.jpg FIELD NOTES - Mohair vs Wool: What’s the Difference - and Why It Matters - Why Natural Fibres Matter In a world of synthetic fabrics and fast fashion, choosing natural fibres is an act of quiet resistance. Mohair and wool are: Biodegradable Renewable Long-lasting Repairable Free from plastic microfibres They age gracefully, soften with wear, and carry stories in every thread. A well-made wool or mohair garment does not belong to a season — it belongs to a lifetime. When you choose natural fibres, you are choosing clothing that honours the animal, respects the land, and reduces waste. You are choosing slow fashion — fashion with memory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/7ce8175f-6f1b-4471-9c38-a64d8f507192/PRS-O2-07-2022-10-Web.jpg FIELD NOTES - Mohair vs Wool: What’s the Difference - and Why It Matters - Choosing Between Mohair and Wool There is no “better” fibre — only what suits your life and style. Choose mohair if you love: Soft drape and movement Light warmth without bulk Elegant outer layers Romantic textures Choose wool if you value: Everyday comfort Temperature control Durability Classic structure Or choose both — as we so often do — and let the fibres work together. (Image: Our Charlotte Mohair Jumper and Emily Wool Pencil Skirt). https://www.goatherdess.co.uk/journal/apple-roses-in-a-winter-storm monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/1679553878306-CEM3VHJZSNEVO3DRZDAE/unsplash-image-3yw1dXuCdS0.jpg FIELD NOTES - Apple Roses in a Winter Storm - The storm had already settled over the hills when I went to the apple store. Snow pressed against the windows, wind worrying at the eaves, the world outside reduced to white and movement. Inside, the house was warm, and the last apples of the autumn harvest sat quietly on the farm kitchen table, skins blushed and freckled, holding the memory of shorter days and gentler weather. These were the apples that had carried us through autumn — gathered, stored, and saved with care. Now, as winter showed its harsher face, it felt right to use them for something small and comforting, something made slowly while the storm passed through. Apple roses are simple, but they ask for attention. They reward patience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/1679552927367-VR3M37XHMSYC0S0C0X8P/20230322_085805.jpg FIELD NOTES - Apple Roses in a Winter Storm - I set the oven to warm and filled the kettle. The kitchen smelled faintly of apples before I even began. Each apple was washed and sliced thinly, the knife working carefully to keep the curves intact. The slices slipped into hot water with a squeeze of lemon, just long enough to soften them so they would bend without breaking — like petals coaxed open rather than forced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616ea30b3d0eca6d6af297be/1679552926972-I54WVFWG5RVOCFG3M7VC/20230322_090006.jpg FIELD NOTES - Apple Roses in a Winter Storm On the worktop, I rolled out ready-made puff pastry, the kind that waits quietly in the fridge for days like this. Strips were cut, brushed lightly with melted butter, and sprinkled with soft brown sugar and a dusting of cinnamon. The apples emerged warm and pliable, steam rising as I laid them along the pastry, their red skins peeking above the edge like the blush of rose petals. Rolling them was the most satisfying part. Slowly, carefully, the pastry wrapped around the apples, each turn forming a spiral, each rose finding its shape in my hands. Outside, the wind rose and fell. 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