Company will create a range of handmade, branded jewellery and giftware.
Historic Environment Scotland has secured a new deal with Kirkwall-based, leading jewellery manufacturers Ortak to produce a range of handmade, branded jewellery and giftware.
HES manages the licensing programme for brands including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Historic Scotland. In total, it cares for more than 300 properties, as well as prehistoric sites such as Skara Brae in Orkney.
“The Ortak team are looking forward to working with HES on this exciting new venture,” commented owner Michael Gardens. “This amazing opportunity to offer HES branded jewellery and giftware to our customers all over the world has come at an opportune time when online sales have soared. We will also sell HES branded items in all our Orkney and Caithness stores and for the first time Ortak will also be able to sell HES products directly to trade.
“Building on our green credentials and protecting the environment are basically ingrained into the Orcadian DNA, with Orkney being at the forefront of renewable technology. We also use Fair trade silver and gold and ethically sourced stones and packaging.”
Michael continued: “For six decades Ortak’s designers have used inspiration from the historic and natural world and now this agreement will enable us to put something back and allow us to help further celebrate Scotland’s history.”
Natasha Troitino, head of retail at HES, added: “We are delighted to have signed this license with one of Scotland’s best known jewellery brands. It is a great addition to our portfolio and we look forward to working together with Ortak to develop these beautiful ranges.”
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