Our Story
Barkworth Reeve:
Where Quiet Elegance Meets Modern Function
A Kitchen Table Dream
It started at a scrubbed pine table in a busy family kitchen in Harrogate, on the edge of the magnificent Yorkshire Dales. Amidst the noise and chaos of family life, Barkworth Reeve was born. Our founder, Jennie Parker, had a desire: to create a range of beautiful accessories that seamlessly blended a country heritage aesthetic with modern functionality, with a nod to her beloved equestrian style. So, she set about making it happen, and the result is Barkworth Reeve.
Considered Detail
At Barkworth Reeve, we don't just create accessories—we design lifelong companions. Each product is a carefully crafted expression of quality and enduring style, born from a deep commitment practicality and purpose.
Inspired by the majesty of the British countryside and our equestrian heritage, we proudly stand apart from the disposable world of fast fashion. Our philosophy echoes William Morris: we believe in surrounding yourself with objects that are both useful and beautiful.
Our founder's guiding principle, "God is in the details," drives everything we do. From a perfectly positioned pocket to our customer service, we obsess over the subtle elements that transform a simple product into an indispensable part of your daily existance. These aren't mass-produced items—they're carefully designed to make your life easier.
Pricing and Transparency
At Barkworth Reeve, we believe in transparency and fairness.
We aren't a faceless corporate venture, and are not a huge team, it's small and it's personal. Our pricing reflects the value of our materials and craftsmanship. Sometimes, this means we accept a little less profit to stay true to our principles. Might not be how most people would function, but its a pillar of who we are. We're building more than a brand; we're serving and incredible tribe of women to whom this matters. Welcome to our world of timeless style with a Yorkshire heart.
Our Founder, Jennie Parker in her kitchen
Sourcing
We only source leather from LWG certified tanneries. The Leather Working Group is the leading environmental certification for leather and means it is tanned in an environmentally responsible way. All of our leather is tanned within a mile of the family owned and run factory where it is produced and has a minimal carbon footprint. Our hides are tanned to order, reducing waste, and we use our handbag offcuts to produce our smaller gifting products
We use metal hardware which can be recycled when a bag comes to the end of its life, and we are working towards using YKK Natulon zips which have 100% recycled polyester zip tape – we aren’t there yet, but it will happen. Our bag linings are either LWG certified leather or Cotton.
ARTISAN CRAFTMANSHIP
considered design and quality materials
Learn about
our process
All Barkworth Reeve branded products are designed in the UK (by owner and founder, Jennie Parker).
The brand’s signature aesthetic is inspired by saddlery, hours spent cleaning tack as a youngster, and a thorough understanding of the leather, coupled with a love of playing with material combinations create a unique brand aesthetic.
Our emphasis is on timeless silhouettes, an elegant equestrain aesthetic with carefully considered hardwear, functionality front and centre and allowing our stunning material combinations to sing! A recipie we hope you'll love.
Because we design all of our products from scratch the first sample generally needs some refinement.
The materials, the construction, the aesthetic and the usability are all reviewed, tweaked and aligned to bring you the best possible quality and functionality
We manufacture here in the UK, and also abroard dependant upon the product.
Our silk scarves are all produced in the UK, printed, hand finished finished, everything.
Our woollen knitted scarves are all manufactured in the UK.
Our bags and leather accessories, are produced for us by an incredible family run factory based in India. Our leather is all produced to order to minimise waste by an LWG tannery and we make a consious effort to ensure minimal wasteage with the production of our smaller gifting items (keyrings & pouches).
Our hats are produced for us by a wonderful UK based supplier who manufactures in the Far East.