Intricate techniques bursting with richness of colour, pattern and material combinations in Elizabeth’s innovative passementerie
One of only a few hand Passementerie artists working in the UK today, Elizabeth combines traditional and endangered craft skills with a contemporary aesthetic in order to create innovative passementerie. She is the author of Passementerie, Handcrafting contemporary trimmings, tassels, fringes and more published by Schiffer Craft. Elizabeth’s collection for Samuel & Sons, called Kaleidoscope, is available now.
Working from her studio in London, Elizabeth creates made to order passementerie for interior designers, fashion designers, milliners and more. Elizabeth also creates bespoke wall based artworks using her signature passementerie techniques.
Elizabeth is passionate about sharing the fascinating world of passementerie. She regularly teaches Passementerie Masterclasses both online and in person.
In 2023, Elizabeth was awarded the first Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust ADAM Architecture Scholarship for passementerie. She received her MA in Textiles from the Royal College of Art.
If you would like to discuss a bespoke passementerie commission, please get in touch.
Upcoming events
• London Design Week 2025 - Samuel & Sons Showroom.
Learn in person
• Shoreditch Design Room - London - Saturday 22nd March 2025.
• Hand & Lock - London - Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November 2025.
Learn online
• Live, passementerie masterclass - 10th & 11th May 2025.
Passementerie holiday
• Creative Experiences - Paris & Provins - April 2025.
Awards
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Adam Architecture Scholarship 2023
Endangered Craft Fund Heritage Crafts Association and Pilgrim Trust ( 2022)
International Kogei Award 2021 (shortlisted)
Jerwood Makers Open 2021 (shortlisted)
Arts Foundation Futures Award - Materials Innovation
As seen in
The World of Interiors, Architectural Digest, Veranda, House & Garden, The Textile Eye, Embroidery, Selvedge, Living ETC, The Financial Times, Homes and Gardens, Country and Town House, Country Homes & Interiors, Business of Home, Elle Decor, The Telegraph, The English Home, Country Living, Homes & Interiors Scotland.
Celebrating the art & craft of Passementerie
Drawing inspiration from rare textile traditions, I breathe new life into the endangered art and craft of Passementerie. Rooted in traditional techniques, yet always pushing the boundaries of contemporary design, my bespoke passementerie is about more than decoration—it’s about storytelling, artistry, and creating exquisite pieces that stand the test of time. I am constantly inspired by unexpected colour combinations, playful textures, and the interplay of pattern and colour, ensuring that every creation feels both timeless and refreshingly modern.
My work seeks to bring texture, colour, and personality to the worlds of interiors and couture fashion in a way that elevates the ordinary into something truly extraordinary. Whether it's a striking curtain tieback that transforms a window treatment or an intricate embellishment that adds a touch of opulence to haute couture, each piece is meticulously crafted to celebrate the beauty of detail.
I meticulously craft intricate passementerie through the delicate interplay of colour, materials, pattern and texture. Combining exquisite traditional craftsmanship with modern artistry, my work challenges preconceived notions of what can be achieved through this fascinating craft.