~ About The House of Zed~

The House of Zed really is a house: a smoke-free, dog-filled home workshop.  And I am Zed.  As a student at Art College, I made garments and accessories for friends and family.  Armed with an BA(Hons) degree in Fashion and Textile Design ...  well, I started a family and gave up my creative time!  It was only later in life that I picked up my crochet hooks again and began making canine coats for local rescue centres.  Greyhounds Bob and Billy are modelling some of them here:  



The eagle-eyed amongst you may spot that Bob and Billy are wearing leather collars.  When they first joined us, I was unable to buy good quality collars that were both stylish and comfortable enough for their long, wide necks.   So you could say they were my inspiration.   I unearthed my sewing machine and began to produce the martingale collars.  I made and donated some to greyhound charities, and then began selling a few on ebay.  And the rest I guess is history ... particularly the old sewing machine which just wasn't up to the demands placed upon it: I now use an industrial model!

~  I set up The House of Zed brand in 2006 ~

My canine family: Bob;  Susan;  Billy & Jessie

© 2008 P.Greaves