Decorator's Address Book
The art of Passementerie, which came to prominence in the 17th and 18th centuries, is being championed in spectacular fashion in this month’s issue of Homes & Gardens magazine.
I am absolutely delighted to share that I have been featured in this issue as one of the go-to makers for luxury, bespoke passementerie. It’s a joy to see my work highlighted in this way, celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship behind bespoke passementerie.
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London Design Week 2025
Come and meet my spectacular Kaleidoscope Passementerie collaboration with Samuel & Sons at London Design Week. A celebration of colour, craftsmanship, and creativity, Kaleidoscope reimagines passementerie with bold, unexpected combinations and intricate details that bring interiors to life.
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Introducing my Kaleidoscope collaboration with Samuel & Sons
I am delighted to unveil Kaleidoscope, my fabulous new Passementerie collaboration with the luxury passementerie house, Samuel and Sons.
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The Utterly Random and Completely Spectacular Christmas List!
It was a lovely moment to see that Eppie had included my Passementerie book ‘Passementerie handcrafting contemporary trimmings, fringes and more’ as one of her top 10 picks for Christmas gifts! Thank you Eppie for spreading the word about my wonderful, yet endangered craft, of Passementerie.
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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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Fantastic crafts and where to find them...
Did you know that there are only 4 independent hand makers of Passementerie left working and making in the UK today? We are officially an endangered species and the reasons for the craft’s endangered status is very complex and multi faceted.
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Live event - Talking Threads hosted by The Embroiderers' Guild
Trims, tassels, weaving, craft and embroidery…Join me & Jayne Emerson on Thursday September 12th for a live conversation, hosted by The Embroiderers' Guild.
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New floor loom passementerie workshop - November - London.
Join me on November 9th & 10th in London for an immersive floor loom passementerie weaving workshop. Held at Make Town, this two-day, weekend workshop is perfect for both beginners and advanced weavers. This workshop will guide you through the intricate art of creating exquisite passementerie using a floor loom.
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Join me in 2025 for a passementerie holiday!
Join me in France in 2025 for the ultimate passementerie holiday! Immerse yourself in the wonderful, exquisite world of handmade passementerie.
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Passementerie on Parade in Architectural Digest's Le Grande Guide 2024
One of my passementerie artworks is on parade in Architectural Digest’s Collector Le Grande Guide 2024. This encyclopaedia is the ultimate guide to the major trends, latest projects by leading designers and also shares all the must-know news from the world of contemporary, luxury interiors.
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Crafting a new future for passementerie
Handmade passementerie is one of the rarest, and the most special, of all the textile crafts. As one of the UK’s last remaining hand passementerie makers and designers, I was delighted to be interviewed by House & Garden magazine as part of their feature ‘The ancient crafts that nearly died out and the people saving them’.
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My passementerie book - available now!
My book ‘Passementerie handcrafting contemporary trimmings, fringes, tassels and more’ is now available!
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Showcasing contemporary passementerie at the Victoria and Albert Museum
I had a ‘pinch me’ moment last week when showcasing my passementerie work at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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