On Saturday morning, I sat down in front of a BBC microphone to talk about passementerie – and not just to anyone, but alongside well-known crime author Peter James and prosthetics expert Jim Ashworth-Beaumont on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live presented by Adrian Chiles.
It was a wonderful, yet surreal experience! Passementerie is such a niche craft and I am overjoyed that the BBC asked me to come on and speak about my precious, yet endangered, craft.
Read MoreI'm thrilled to announce that something special is launching very soon—a dedicated space for everyone who loves passementerie, wants to master this timeless craft, or simply appreciates the artistry and heritage behind one of the world's most endangered textile traditions.
Read MoreStep into the gilded world of 18th-century French passementerie and discover the extraordinary tassels that adorned Marie Antoinette's private apartments at Versailles. This three-day intensive workshop in the Cotswolds explores the spectacular trim-making traditions of the 1700s—when passementerie reached its absolute zenith—and reimagines them for contemporary interiors.
Read MoreI am thrilled to share that my Kaleidoscope collection designed in collaboration with Samuel & Sons, has won 'Trim of the Year’ at the Homes & Gardens Design Awards This honour celebrates not only joyful expression through colour and a fresh take on tradition, but also the enduring value of exceptional craftsmanship.
Read MoreI'm thrilled to invite you to something truly special – an exclusive, one-off passementerie workshop at the stunning Ham Yard Hotel on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. As one of the UK's last remaining passementerie makers, I'm passionate about sharing this beautiful, endangered craft with a select group of creative enthusiasts.
Read MoreI am thrilled to announce that my first passementerie collaboration, Kaleidoscope, with luxury Passementerie purveyors Samuel & Sons has won with the prestigious 'Best Decorative Touch' award at the Living Etc Style Awards 2025. This recognition marks not only a personal milestone but also shines a spotlight on one of the UK's endangered traditional crafts.
Read MoreDiscover my lilac & green Kaleidoscope Bow Border, crafted in collaboration with Samuel & Sons. Inspired by Marie Antoinette's Versailles chambers and featured in Homes & Gardens.
Read MoreJoin me in February 2026 and immerse yourself in the endangered art and craft of passementerie while experiencing the vibrant culture of Marrakesh! I am delighted to be joining the team at Creative Experiences once again to teach a fabulous 8 day passementerie holiday!
Read MoreWhat an absolutely magical experience April brought! I had the wonderful opportunity to partner with Creative Experiences, a specialist travel company whose 15 years of experience in curating exceptional craft retreats and holidays truly showed throughout our adventure. Together, we created something truly special: a three-day passementerie masterclass followed by three days of immersive Parisian experiences.
Read MoreOver the past few days, I had the pleasure of working one-to-one with Alison in my studio, where she came to learn an array of traditional passementerie techniques as part of her Heritage Crafts bursary. She learnt how to create all manner of tassels and acorns, rosettes, bullion fringes, cords and more.
Read MoreStep into the vibrant world of Fiesta—a joyful, sun-drenched colourway from my Kaleidoscope collaboration with Samuel & Sons. In this post, I share the vivid passementerie created in this palette, from playful pom poms to statement braids.
Read MoreJoin me for the ultimate Passementerie workshop at Hand & Lock in London — five inspiring days of hands-on creativity where we’ll reimagine traditional, endangered techniques for contemporary applications. Whether you're into interiors, fashion, accessories or art, you’ll create your own beautifully crafted passementerie while learning rare & endangered craft skills.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever dreamed of creating exquisite, one-of-a-kind passementerie, my forthcoming passementerie workshops are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in this rare, endangered craft.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCome 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.
Read MoreI am delighted to unveil Kaleidoscope, my fabulous new Passementerie collaboration with the luxury passementerie house, Samuel and Sons.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreIn 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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