OUR_worldofwood

Edition Four Feature
Words by: Alistair McNab
Location: New Forest, Hampshire, UK 
Photo Credits: ©Alistair McNab @o_wow_shop 

My journey into the world of woodworking began in 2017, when I returned home to the UK after years of travelling and working abroad. My partner and I were looking to furnish our rented apartment using second-hand furniture and stumbled across a coffee table with a pallet wood top. Inspired, I started to create unique wall art and furniture designs featuring geometric shapes and patterns, using repurposed materials. 

In the years since, I have worked to transform what began as a hobby into a small business. As my passion evolved, I honed my craft and product range, eventually launching OUR_worldofwood – O_wow for short – in March 2020.

A focus on design, sustainability and the environment is fundamental to O_wow. All products are hand-crafted using premium quality, eco-friendly materials – the primary wood stock is solid wood worktop offcuts, which are sourced locally. By working closely with a local supplier and using sustainably sourced materials, I hope to reduce the impact on the environment by eliminating product waste wherever possible. 

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