Teal coloured knee high wool socks, knitted to apply light pressure around the calves, ankles and instep, covered in very fine pale dots with a small cherub just under the cuff, made in Japan £32 plus shipping

Just landing on the website now many very gorgeous new styles from Antipast, fine gauge, light weight wool socks, crew and ankle length £25 plus shipping, designed and made in Japan

If it's not so hot where you are .. and it sure isn't here in the UK, these loose top mohair socks are fabulous for walking, every day and round the house in the evenings, they are breathable and won't keep your feet too warm, available in a great selection of colours ...£14 plus shipping

Local brand Peper Harow .. made in Burgess Hill just up the road from Brighton and Hove, produce ethically made and sourced socks for men and women, these women's sport socks made with 70% organic cotton have a loop pile construction from the top of the heel to up over the toe giving them extra cushioning for walking, running and all sports. £14 plus shipping

kasuri is a Japanese dyeing tecnique which produces a fine light blurred effect, this pattern in coral yellow and green is knitted into a ribbed raw cotton coloured sock, which has a textured finish enhancing the kasuri design.

£28 plus shipping . made in Japan