Announcement
Our Patreon crafts community - https://www.patreon.com/LeaandElfie
With different tiers of lovely options to choose from, crafts community, projectalongs, craftalongs, goodie bags/boxes, postcards, amongst other things.
*PAYMENT PLAN ON BLANKET SHAWLS - If you would like a payment plan to pay in installments for a magical blanket wrap shawl for you, send me (Lea) a message and we can work one out together (there is a non refundable deposit of £80 needed as a first installment to reserve a shawl)
Welcome to our shop, you can also find us on.....
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lea_and_elfie/
* Our Patreon crafts community: https://www.patreon.com/LeaandElfie
* Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeaWildCreative
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leawilliamsartstudio/
* www.littlepentre.co.uk
Some of our favorite feedbacks yet from a few of our lovely customers about our dreadlocks and yarns :-).......
"OMFG, they just arrived and are AMAZEBALLS!!! Thank you so much, they're absolutely perfectly what I wanted. Now to get plaiting!!
Thank you so much again :D :D :D"
Gorgeous, many thanks! My second order and I'm sure it won't be my last! Your dreads truly are a work of art. See you soon :-) xxx <3
yeah love them! great way to add colour to my dreads without dyeing them
Love love love these woodland wonders. Beautiful sellers :) thank you soooo much xxx
Wonderful bespoke set. We live across the ocean, but I swear it's like we met. The colours and textures are fabulous, and I've already had people asking where I got them. Thank you so much for an outstanding product, as well as fabulous, personalized service.
"Your beautiful yarn arrived in Durango sooner than I thought. I am in awe of your talent and artistry. This is the most beautifully spun yarn I have ever seen. It is truly a work of art and so soft to the touch. I admire your handiwork and feel lucky to have been able to purchase it. Thank you very much! Chiara Amoroso USA"
I absolutely love them, they look amazeballs in with my own dreadies, its livened them no end, added a bit of bling and brillance. I went out with them in yesterday and got 3 separate compliments! awesomeness!
Absolutely stunning! Really love them. Very high quality. Comfortable to sleep in because they are so soft. Have already bought some more and no doubt will be back again soon. Also, excellent communication. I won't be buying dreads from anyone else! Many thanks <3 xxx
Love them, exactly what I expected and I shall be buying more X X
Gorgeous well made item. Great service. Thank you :)
Even better than I imagined!! Love
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! EVERYTHING THAT I WANTED AND MORE! Super speedy shipping thank you thank you <3 <3 soooo beautiful!
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Vania on 15 Mar, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThese are absaloutley gorgeous, beautiful colours almost like works of art in their own right, would recommend.
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Pam on 10 Mar, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThe three sets of rolags I ordered are so perfectly beautiful! This business has wonderful, cheerful, and generous service. I so appreciate the gorgeous surprise gift! And always a personal note.
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Cath Pinkney on 26 Feb, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBest dreads I've bought. So well made. Beautifully soft and so easy to wear. Nicely packaged for delivery too. Thanks x
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Claire on 08 Feb, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGiven as a gift, and my friend Bernie (@SilkSpinnerStudio) is looking forward to using these fibres!
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Susan on 21 Nov, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful rolags, looking forward to spinning them up! I love this seller! Am always happy with anything that I buy from them. I highly recommend this seller and will definitely be buying from again. Excellent communication and great shipping. AAAA++++++
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About tinkertailoruk
Shop members
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Luke
Owner, Creator, Curator
Luke felts dreads, dabbles in designing, and sorts out the orders, and keeps everything organised here in our woolly welsh workshop :-)
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Elfie
Creator, Designer, Assistant
Elfie is our four year old daughter. She makes her own range of textile art brooches, silver crystal pendants, textile necklaces, and bracelets, her creations can now be purchased in our shop, each one is one of a kind and designed and made by Elfie.
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Lea
Owner, Creator, Marketer
I mostly make dreads and dreadlock accessories, I also crochet the one of a kind accessories, make recycled clothing, and work with crystal to create one of a kind jewellery.
Shop policies
We are passionate about taking care of our earth and love to incorporate lots of recycled fiber and fabrics into our work.
We love the amazing work of Survival International supporting Tribal People in their fight to keep their lands and love to hold creative tribes gatherings to support them.
My (Lea) inspiration resides mostly in the wild and rugged countryside of Wales where I live, and the British Isles, especially the forests and woodlands, folklore, and wildlife.
I am also so very inspired by cultures across our planet, Mongolian people, their felted yurts and clothing, their nomadic way of life and the beautiful yaks they herd. The hustle and bustle and bright colours of India. The wild vast lands of Alaska, Canada and Siberia, the tribes of the south american rainforest, the beautiful textiles of Panama, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Morocco, and Tibet.
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Payment
I now also accept Etsy Gift cards.
Custom charges may apply which I cannot be held responsible.
If you want to reserve an item please contact me and I will hold onto it for 7 days unless otherwise agreed.
If you wish you pay for a larger item by installment please contact me. The item will not be shipped until I have received the amount in full.
Delivery
UK orders are shipped 2nd class.
If you wish to upgrade your shipping or insure your items please contact me.
I keep proof of all shipping.
If you wish to get an accurate shipping cost on multiple items please do not hesitate to contact me.
Additional policies and FAQs
*When will l receive my order?
If you are in the UK we generally send our parcels 2nd class if you've had a shipping notice it should take 2-3 working days, if it hasn't arrived within a week
If we have sent you a notification of shipping and you are an international customer we use standard airmail (unless you've upgraded)
Delivery to Europe in 3 to 5 working days
Delivery to the rest of the world in 5 to 7 working days
We find that it some packages can take up to 30 days to be delivered, this doesn't happen very often thankfully! We have to allow 30 days for Royal Mail to officially say the parcel is lost so please be patient and let me know after 30 days of shipping if it still hasn't arrived.
*Can I get my my dreads wet? & Are they washable?
Yes they're fully washable, I recommend washing them in an eco friendly shampoo (without the harsh foaming agents) In the UK we use Urtekram brand.
Do make sure that you thoroughly rinse them as any soap suds left in the dreads could rot the fibers.
To dry them I wouldn't use a hairdryer but let them dry naturally within 24 hours, by sitting in a warm room.
If they are cared for they can be washed and re-installed as many times as you like.
* Can you offer wholesale
Yes we can, please message us your requirements.
* Can you tell me the exact length? (clip in dreads)
No. This is because each dread is hand made and when we felt them we have no idea of how the wool will shrink during this process, that's why we give approx sizes.
* How do I install your dreads? We are currently making our own videos of how to install the double and single ended dreads but for now here's a couple of good videos on youtube.....
How to install double ended dreads - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca0ECeC2KJ8
How to install single ended dreads - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBxlrp-z-dI
*How many dreads do I get? It depends which dreads you are referring to, please check the description on the listing first, it should say on there, if you're still not sure then send us a link to the product you mean in your message.
*Can I get my order by the date I need them?
We will always try our best to get your dreads to you by a certain date and we will say if we don't think it realistic. If you want them for a certain date please let us know asap. Please note though that once we've shipped them we have no control over how long the shipping company will take to deliver them, so please don't get moody with us if they don't arrive with you in time for that festival your going to.