54 Hannah Walker from Sienna Glass tells Gift Focus Editor Louise Prance about the artisan crafted products and the company’s expansion into home ornaments, tableware, and aromatherapy products Gift with glass When did you start up and why? We started 10 years ago after searching for a glass product for another project. Through this research we discovered a whole world of stunning glass products, fell in love with them and the rest, as they say, is history. What prompted you to launch the business? Whilst taking a break from full time work to care for my elderly parents I was able to start a mail order business selling glass giftware. With lots of ideas for new products bouncing around in my head, I eventually found a manufacturer who could turn my ideas into a reality. With the help of my daughter Hanna, who was just finishing her business degree at university, Sienna Glass Ltd wholesale was born. What challenges have you overcome since the company’s launch? Since launching we’ve overcome the usual growing pains expanding from the kitchen table, eventually taking over the whole house, our first small storage unit and finally our own warehouse, office and packing department. Add in Brexit and COVID and its certainly been a rollercoaster. Tell us about your product offering. Our collection features exquisitely crafted glass giftware meticulously handmade by talented artisans. Amongst our signature pieces are friendship balls and friendship hearts, Each item comes in Sienna Glass branded packaging, many items are also supplied with a gift tag and an explanation of the history that surrounds the item Over time, we’ve broadened our offerings to encompass gifts for various occasions, including weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and more, ensuring timeless keepsakes for your customers and their loved ones. Additionally, we’ve expanded into home ornaments, tableware, and aromatherapy products, providing a comprehensive range of glassware to meet the diverse needs of our clientele. What are your most popular products? It’s difficult to single out one particular item as different products appeal to different marketplaces. If we had to choose products that are popular just about everywhere it would have to be the birthstone, friendship and specific
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