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

Lisa Rickenbaugh Lisa Rickenbaugh

A Guide to Styling Pillows the Bellwether Way

We’ve seen again and again how something as simple as a well-placed pillow can transform a room. Beyond their comfort, pillows bring texture, rhythm, and warmth—the qualities that turn a space into a place you want to stay. Here’s how we like to think about arranging them.

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Lisa Rickenbaugh Lisa Rickenbaugh

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.

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Lisa Rickenbaugh Lisa Rickenbaugh

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.

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