The Makers' Ditty and Camp Shower designed for life in the wild. 

When setting out on a voyage across the ocean, sailors were not afforded much luggage space. Many of their most important possessions and tools were kept in a Ditty bag. Traditionally, they would be crafted by the seamen themselves. It was an exemplar of their skills, showcasing an array of techniques and expertise that were essential aboard a ship. Knotwork for maintaining the sheets, stitching for repairing the sails – and as a vessel for their most important tools, a well made ditty was a source of great pride.

The Makers’ Ditty takes inspiration from these traditional designs, providing a portable vessel for whatever tools a contemporary maker may require. Fashioned from waxed cotton – originally invented by Scottish fishermen and still made in Scotland today – and manufactured in our workshop - an old tobacco bond in the heart of Glasgow – a place once served by the many ships that sailed the Clyde – the ditty is a link between the modern city and its industrial heritage. connection between the crew of a clydebuilt ship and the modern creatives that are redefining the culture of Glasgow today.

a Camp Shower made from scout green canvas, a colour synonymous with Black’s of Greenock who used to produce the brigade’s official tents. This design presents a lightweight product allowing it to be easily transportable. In situ, a pulley system enables it to be lowered for filling with hot water from the kettle then raised again to above head height for use. Its 20 litre capacity allowing for a 5 minute hot shower.