Now that all but the essential stores on our high streets are (temporarily) shut and the majority of us are cooped up inside, the sheer joy that comes from a bricks-and-mortar buying experience has been put on pause. But just because you can’t physically pop in to see your favourite independent shopkeeper – perhaps browsing the shelves for a new cosy wool blanket, gorgeous hand-thrown pot or pair of khaki workwear dungarees – that doesn’t mean they aren’t still open for business online. Some champion British makers, others source from the most talented artisans they’ve discovered around the globe. Whether you’re looking for a pick me-up present or a treat for yourself, these are the shops worth filling a virtual basket at now.
