Strands

Located in the centre of Dumfries, "Strands" is the home of award-winning handmade designer jewellery "Slate & Silver".  Here you have the opportunity to buy one-off and limited edition pieces of unique and unusual jewellery alongside ranges you may have seen in other outlets throughout the U.K..

Alongside this jewellery made in Dumfries is a dazzling collection of jewellery and craft from over fifty other British designer-makers, showing the range of talent and techniques currently available.

You can browse and select from one of the largest collections of modern handmade designer jewellery in Southwest Scotland by both new and established designers from across the U.K..  Pieces are made using both traditional and modern materials.

An extensive range of professional individually-produced craft, including glass, metalwork, ceramics, textiles and handmade cards, is always on offer.  These are all chosen to give you the opportunity to purchase designer-made work to provide a perfect gift or a reminder of your stay in Dumfries & Galloway.