Woodfolk products are proudly handmade by jeweller and ceramicist Julia Denes in her Eora/Sydney studio. With 10 years of experience in the Fine Jewellery industry, Julia brings her inspiration, depth of knowledge and skill to bring to life each beautiful piece. Made for the Globally Conscious Woman, each piece is thoughtful, vibrant and purposeful.

Where did the name Woodfolk come from?

The name Woodfolk came from two parts. The first was ‘Wood’ which represents nature, earth, grounding, depth, foundation. The second part ‘Folk’ represents people, community, light-heartedness, as well as a love of Folk music and its story telling.

Our Philosophy

To create original, ethically made & sustainable pieces that deeply explore natural materials using handmade techniques, rich & earthy colours, gritty clays, organic shapes and textures. Each piece is unique to the next, and some like artworks.

Our Artisans

We work very closely with a Newar family in Nepal to hand make our Wood pieces. Our natural scarves, bags and cotton gift pouches are handmade by a women’s co-op in Kathmandu Valley.

Our relationships are built on trust, equality, fair trade and our long term goal is to bring meaningful change to their lives, as well as demonstrating a fairer alternative to businesses seeking trade with third world communities. Woodfolk is a proud member of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand.

The Materials We Use

Core to Woodfolk’s ethos is its commitment to the environment. Our items are created exclusively using Ceramic, Wood, Cotton and Linen all sustainable materials that nature has provided us. These materials go through the cycle with us, and when no longer needed, can be recycled.

The type of Wood we use is Sisoo wood which is part of the Rosewood family. Sisoo is local to Nepal, fast growing and plantation grown. Being among the finest general-use timbers in South Asia, it is commonly used for high grade furniture and marine-grade plywood.

All Woodfolk pieces are packaged in our 100% cotton pouches that have been handmade by a wonderful women’s organisation in Nepal. We only use 100% recycled paper, and traditional ink and hand pressed stamps for all of our branding and packaging.

Woodfolk is based on the lands of the Cadigal people of the Eora nation. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Please take your time and enjoy!