Welcome to the new website!
Designed and handcrafted
by carol frechette
Hat Maker and Leather artisan
The bend of a river, swing of the pendulum,
the tapestry of time and space . . .
live to ride the ferry
News from studio 2Nfrom
Locations where you can find my products in the Northern California area
We have some great venues in our area. Check out my
events page for current information which is continuously
being updated. I hope to see you at one of them!
Products made with materials from our Northern California Fibershed
Who makes your clothes? Where are they made and where do the materials come from? Many of the beautiful materials that make up this line of products are sourced from our Northern California Fibershed. Check out what our local Fibershed is doing
Use what we have — products made from existing materials
. . . branches from the forest floor become buttons
Carol Frechette designs and hand crafts each unique piece from existing and sustainable materials, often materials found with the natural world
. . . sheep wool becomes hats
Meeting with local farmers and shepherds to purchase wool and alpaca fibers, Carol works the raw materials in felted pieces that she then makes into contemporary hats and bags
. . . hides become coveted clutches
Hides procured from locally and sustainable raised sources are turned into clutches and bags