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411 - Olga Kott - Creating A Family Business

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Release Date: 05/05/2024

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411 - Olga Kott - Creating A Family Business show art 411 - Olga Kott - Creating A Family Business

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We are a family from Ukraine who have been living and working in the UK for over 17 years.  Our backgrounds were unrelated to the interior design business. But we always love craft , had ambitions, and lots of ideas.  Our shared passion and belief in each other led us to start Kott Soft Furnishings.    Our busy working studio is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Hampshire,  UK.    I’ve worked as a curtain maker for over 10 years and it's my absolute love and passion.    After being overwhelmed with orders, my husband joined me, leaving his...

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We are a family from Ukraine who have been living and working in the UK for over 17 years. 
Our backgrounds were unrelated to the interior design business. But we always love craft , had ambitions, and lots of ideas.  Our shared passion and belief in each other led us to start Kott Soft Furnishings. 
 
Our busy working studio is nestled in the beautiful countryside of Hampshire,  UK. 
 
I’ve worked as a curtain maker for over 10 years and it's my absolute love and passion. 
 
After being overwhelmed with orders, my husband joined me, leaving his previous job. He does upholstery and fitting and has become an integral part of our family business. 
 
We are happy and united more than ever.
 
Together, we provide a comprehensive service, from initial measurements and fabric selection to the final fitting.
 Our children also enjoy helping out, and perhaps one day, they will carry on our family business.
 
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