Upcoming auction of my work - Chiswick Auctions - 12th December 2024

I am very excited to share that my glorious Ring for Champagne tassel will be auctioned next month as part of Chiswick Auctions Design Modern and Contemporary sale. This sale offers a wide range of home furnishings and works of art, featuring iconic and immediately recognisable ceramics, furniture, sculpture, lighting, glass, pictures, and textiles from the most influential design movements of the late 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

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Kit Kemp & Elizabeth Ashdown collaboration

I am thrilled to share my collaboration with renowned interior designer and craft expert Kit Kemp. Known for her vibrant, imaginative approach to interiors, Kit's work celebrates craftsmanship and storytelling, making her an inspiring creative partner. Together, we have explored the intersection of traditional techniques and contemporary design, showcasing the beauty of bespoke craftsmanship through a limited edition collection of hand made passementerie napkin rings.

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Finding inspiration in passementerie of the past

In the past passementerie was often made using waste silk that was leftover from other areas of textile production. These precious silk scraps would have been gathered together and passed into the hands of the Passementier who would transform these leftovers into beautiful designs such as knotted fly fringes and tassels. I’m sure that many new passementerie making techniques and designs were created in response to the want and need to use every scrap of yarn and thread.

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Exciting News: Showcasing New Artwork at Collect 2025!

I'm thrilled to announce that I’ll be presenting a brand-new artwork at Collect 2025, the leading international fair for contemporary craft and design. Collect draws artists, makers, and collectors from around the globe, and I am delighted to have been commissioned to create a new artwork specifically for the show.

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Join me at Decorex for the launch of Garden Party

The art of hand crafted Passementerie at Decorex - I am delighted to have been selected to showcase my approach to hand made Passementerie at Decorex, the premier destination for luxury interior design. Please join me on stand MS14 in the Making Spaces area to view both my latest made to order passementerie collection and examples of my bespoke work.

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Great British Talent - Elizabeth Ashdown & Kit Kemp

It is such a joy to be featured alongside renowned interior designer Kit Kemp MBE in the Great British Talent October issue of Country Homes & Interiors magazine. Being featured alongside Kit Kemp—a designer admired for her bold use of colour, eclectic patterns, and hand crafted designs—is an incredible honour.

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Trimspiration in The World of Interiors

It is wonderful to see the art of handmade passementerie being celebrated in modern design spaces. I’m thrilled to share that my bespoke passementerie tieback has been featured in the prestigious The World of Interiors Designers and Decorators October issue, ahead of the launch of my new made to order passementerie collection which will be unveiled at Decorex in a few weeks time.

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Elizabeth Ashdown x Zoffany x Benedict Foley

I am thrilled to announce that I have been commissioned by Zoffany to create an extravagant tassel for their highly anticipated Second Life exhibition starting in September in London. Reimagining Zoffany’s stunning Long Gallery Brocade fabric, my hand made tassel will embody the essence of opulence and craftsmanship that Zoffany is renowned for.

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