English Lace
Queen Mary II and the Knots of Power: How Macramé and Lace Shaped Royal Fashion.
From 1600s imports to the lace houses of the midlands, this blog delves into the English influence of the craft - the prestigious royal wears, the conditions they were made and horticultural designs that defined them.
Scottish Tartan
A Journey through Edinburgh's Woven Legacy: The Art of Tartan. How checkered isn't just a pattern, but stories told through warp and weft, colour and clan, craft and culture.
Panama - Basket Weaving
Up river within Panama's rainforests, basket and ornament weaving is more than a craft, it's a cultural legacy. Made with natural fibres, the intricate works and knots tell stories of tradition, skill and connection to their land.
Peruvian - Fabric Weaves
High in the Peruvian Andes, the village of Chinchero is known for it's vibrant textile traditions. Here, weaving is a form of story telling where each thread and pattern carries the history, beliefs and daily life of Quechua people.
Exploring Indigenous Australian Art and Craft
Cairns - exploring the vibrant world of Indigenous Australian Craft - where carving, weaving and design are rich in culture and connection to Country,
Peruvian Craftsmanship
Cuzco - the city of vibrant tradition, where craft is a part of everyday life. From colourful markets to handmade menswear, read how I discovered the beauty of Peruvian artistry and the people who keep it alive.
Myanmar (Burma)
Threads Over Waters - Visiting the Weavers that live on stilts. Where weaving was more than a craft, it was a cultural language. Each region developing its own patterns and techniques, often influenced by ethnic traditions and local resources.
Panama - Mola
In the heart of Panama’s metropolis, traditional Guna Molas remain a vibrant symbol of cultural pride. Despite the city’s modern skyline, these hand-stitched textiles continue to thrive - woven into daily life, fashion and identity.
Parisian Ateliers
Coming Soon
Bali - Indonesia
Coming Soon