
Welcome to The Bellwether Journal
bellwether | ˈbelˌweT͟Hər | noun the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck. • an indicator or predictor of something: small artisan businesses are often the bellwether of change
Why Wool?
In an age when the health of our environment is in jeopardy, some leaders are searching for innovative ways to decrease textile waste and pollution.
Along with raw and naturally occurring fibers such as hemp, cotton, silk, bamboo, and jute, scientists are experimenting with recycled polyester, nylon, spandex, lyocell, and biobased plastics.
Welcome to The Bellwether Journal
Bellwether is limited edition handwoven home textiles produced from regionally sourced raw wool.
Our mission is to reinvigorate the US wool industry through regional sourcing and manufacturing. Our supply chain is hyper local, sustainable, transparent and free of synthetic materials.
At Bellwether we have shifted away from fossil-fuel-based synthetic textiles and embracing natural fibers. This pivot is essential for the pathway to a regenerative future.
We are reframing Modern American Craft by introducing a new generation of sustainably made home textiles.
What's in Your Living Room? Rethinking the Textiles Around Us
Here’s a quick exercise: take a moment to look around your living room. Notice the couch cushions, the throw blanket, the rug under your feet. What are they made of?