THE COLOURFUL EVERYDAY “What remains is colour, shape, and technique. And within this limitation, I look for magic. A carefully composed composition can transfer you to another world.” —Paul Beumer In Selvedge Issue 126: Deco, Radhi Parekh from @artisanscentre profiles seven contemporary textile artists who, inspired by the Bauhaus legacy, continue to explore form, colour, and the tactile process of making. More than a century on, their work reflects the school’s enduring influence, where craft, experimentation, and the handmade remain central to modern creativity. Among them is Dutch artist Paul Beumer, who traded the studio for a life on the move, allowing textiles to lead him across China, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and India. For Beumer, cloth becomes a canvas shaped by local materials, techniques, and the element of surprise. His works are intentionally left unfinished — alive with texture, imperfection, and the restless energy of discovery. Read more in our latest issue. Available now from selvedge.org. @paulbeumerpaul - #SelvedgeMagazine #TextileArt #ContemporaryTextiles #HandmadeTextiles #TextileArtist #ModernWeaving #TextileDesign #BauhausLegacy #FormAndColour #ArtMeetsCraft #MadeByHand #ColourAndForm Images: 1/ Zeus’ last night on earth, 2023. (Detail) 2/ Nocturnal Council, 2023. (Detail) 3/ Euphoric tenth of May, 2022. (Detail) All handwoven cotton. 4/ Portrait of Paul Beumer Photo Credits: @durstbrittmayhew @royalacademyofart.thehague @mayhew.alexander
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Sep 13, 2025Instagram
London Fashion Week: Selvedge Designer Showroom On 17–18 September, the Selvedge Indian Designer Showroom at Asia House, London, welcomes some of India’s most compelling contemporary designers — including Maku, the conceptual label founded by artist Santanu Das. Rooted in slow fashion and a deep respect for India’s textile heritage, Maku puts fabric at the heart of design. Each piece is crafted from hand-spun, handwoven, indigo-dyed cloth — with indigo honoured as both colour and cultural statement. Challenging mass consumerism, Maku champions khadi and indigenous handloom techniques, incorporating handmade nuances — a reverse button, an irregular print — that stand apart from global uniformity. In close collaboration with Jamdani weavers in West Bengal, designs are shaped by the artisans’ skills and traditions, with the maker’s hand guiding the outcome as much as the designer’s. Das’s philosophy offers a measured yet radical stance in today’s fashion world — fewer choices, greater meaning, and a return to craft-led narratives. The Indian Designer Showroom offers buyers authentic, sustainable S/S 2026 collections, with new UK-India trade opportunities following the recent lifting of import taxes. The showroom is open to wholesale clients on 17–18 September, offering a private opportunity to explore and place orders directly with the designers. On 19 September, fashion enthusiasts and Selvedge readers are welcomed to the showroom to meet the designers, explore collections, and shop select pieces. For private buying opportunities, contact Katerina Knight at editor@selvedge.org Full details: selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month @makutextiles @asiahouse_london @britishfashioncouncil @londonfashionweek - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine #LondonFashionWeek #FashionBuyers #DesignerShowroom #IndianFashionDesigners #UKIndiaTrade #HandcraftedFashion #HeritageTextiles #SlowFashion #SustainableLuxury #IndigoTextiles #MeetTheMaker
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Meet Amelia Twine. Amelia Twine has spent her career championing sustainability in fashion, creating platforms and initiatives that make ethical choices accessible for everyone. She’s the founder and director of Sustainable fashion Week, a movement dedicated to making sustainable fashion inclusive, representative, and action-driven. This Thursday 18 September, 11–5 p.m., Amelia will be speaking at the London Textile Month Symposium: Crafting Regenerative Fashion and Textile Futures alongside Safia Minney. She’ll be sharing her insights on how systemic change, consumer power, and community action can transform the fashion industry from one that exploits people and the planet to one that nurtures both. Amelia believes sustainability isn’t a luxury - it’s for everyone, because the climate emergency affects us all. Come and hear how she’s turning vision into action and learn how you can be part of the change. When: Thursday 18 September | 11–5 p.m. Where: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion St, London WC1R 4RL Why go: Get inspired, informed, and involved in building a kinder, more sustainable fashion future. Tickets are available via selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month, or, for a quick link, tap on our link in bio. We look forward to seeing you there! @fashion_declares @indilisi_ @conwayhall @londonfashionweek @sustainablefashionweek_uk @ameliatwine - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine #SustainableFashion #CraftingFutures #EthicalFashion #FashionForAll #SustainableStyle #RegenerativeFashion #CommunityAction #CraftingFashionFutures #ChooseHandcraft #LondonFashionWeek #TextileEvents #Textiles #LondonArtsEvents #ArtsEventsLondon #PostGrowth #ClimateJustice #SocialJustice #CraftFashionFutures #Craft
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Opening Tomorrow! Join Rachna Garodia, Tomoko Yamanaka, and Madina Joldybek as they open their studios on Saturday 13 and 20 September at Chiswick House and Gardens. Set within a 65-acre, wildlife-rich green oasis, this is a unique opportunity to visit the newly furbished barns and stables, now housing three talented textile artists involved in knitting, weaving and tufting. Tomoko will showcase her line of knitwear and accessories, Cabinet. Each piece is made from 100% British alpaca. The yarns are created exclusively in collaboration with a micro mill, blending and twisting natural shades ranging from ecru to fawn, brown, grey and black. Madina will present a series of hand-tufted rugs that weave together themes of motherhood, bodily autonomy, and care, and their imagined connection to music, cosmic physics, and the lifecycle of stars. Rachna will showcase a collection of weaves inspired by her daily walks together with collaborative works from her month-long art residency at Mawddach in Wales. Making for a wonderful day out, the studio's will be open from 10 - 6pm, right next door to the tranquil and beautiful kitchen gardens - the growing ground for the onsite Colicci cafe, who offer an all day menu. This event is FREE to attend - simply reserve your place at selvedge.org > Events > London Textile month, or tap on our link in bio. @rachnagarodia @cabinetbyty @madikendraws - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine @estbest01 @dolly_clothing @wimbledonual @drawingintothreads @maramiclothing @wovenbeyond @gracjanacanovas @weaversstudiokolkata @crewelworkco @traceabletextiles @car0sat0 @khamircrafts @london.woven @ju.lieta3408 @sophieroet @victoriarichardstextiles @weaversstudiokolkata @thewilddyery @ruup.and.form @vishal_c_bhand @sohamdave_clothing @makutextiles @paiwandstudio @padmaja_studio @injiri @raasleelatextile @ka_sha_india @safia_minney @khadilondon @guildhallschool @soteria_conservation @hannahrefaat @illuminated_arts_peckham @_katerinaknight @catherinemarielongtin @sujayamahesh @jossgrahamgallery @jennyindigo @liz.baltesz @daisymgray @citylitcrafts @handandlocklondon @sand.and.stars @rickard_dearie @kakajam @houseoftengri @serenityblr
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Sep 12, 2025Instagram
Announcing an exciting new addition to our roster of events for London Textile Month: Joss Graham Gallery presents the exhibition: Indigo Journeys: A Hands-On Exploration of Natural Dye & Global Textile History Wednesday 10 September - 4 October 5-8 p.m. Step into a world of deep blues and global traditions at Indigo Journeys, a selling exhibition at the Joss Graham Gallery. This special show brings together a wide range of rare indigo-dyed textiles and costume from across the world, each piece revealing the extraordinary diversity of materials, techniques, and cultural histories connected to this iconic dye. From finely patterned cloth to bold statement garments, the exhibition celebrates indigo’s enduring power to unite artistry and storytelling across continents. Founded in 1980, Joss Graham Gallery is known for its carefully curated collections of textiles, wall hangings, kilims, cushions, costume, and contemporary designs from India and beyond. Indigo Journeys offers visitors the chance to view and acquire exceptional examples from this global tradition, all within the gallery’s unique setting in Belgravia. Please note: This is a FREE event. To reserve your place, simply add a ticket to your cart and complete the checkout process in our shop. Head to selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month, or tap on our link in bio. @jossgrahamtextiles - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine #Indigo #IndigoDye #NaturalDye #PlantDye #Textiles #CultureOfCloth #TextileTravels #HeritageTextiles
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Sep 12, 2025Instagram
London Fashion Week: Selvedge Designer Showroom From 17–19 September at Asia House, London, some of India’s leading contemporary designers will gather in the capital for the first time. Coinciding with London Fashion Week, Selvedge presents the Indian Designer Showroom, featuring seven visionaries blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design. United by sustainable materials, slow production, and traditional textile techniques, it’s a rare chance to glimpse India’s textile future in London. Among them is Soham Dave, founder of his namesake slow fashion label rooted in craft, minimalism, and quiet design. From his Ahmedabad studio, Dave produces clothing in natural fibres woven on handlooms, dyed, and printed by hand using local resources. Each garment is cut in-house with meticulous attention to quality. Since 2011, the label has been recognised for thoughtful silhouettes, small-batch production, and seasonless designs that transcend trends. Offcuts are reused, overproduction avoided, and subtle stitched details tell a quiet story of labour, place, and permanence. This comes as the UK lifts import taxes on clothing and textiles from India, opening fresh opportunities for the Spring/Summer 2026 season. The showroom is open exclusively to wholesale clients on 17–18 September, and opens to the public on 19 September, when visitors can meet the designers, view collections, and shop select pieces. To book private meetings on 17–18 September, contact Katerina Knight at editor@selvedge.org Find full details at selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month @sohamdave_clothing @asiahouse_london @asiahouseevents @britishfashioncouncil @londonfashionweek - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine #SelvedgeTextileMonth #LondonFashionWeek #FashionBuyersLondon #FashionBuyers #SS26 #DesignerShowroom #IndianFashionDesigners #UKIndiaTrade #SustainableLuxury #HandcraftedFashion #SlowFashion #MeetTheMaker #CraftToCloset #HeritageTextiles #ArtisanFashion #MinimalDesign #SeasonlessStyle #SohamDave
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What makes a house a home? Walls and windows? Or the invisible threads of memory woven through everyday life? In Walk the House at Tate Modern, Do Ho Suh transforms fine, translucent textiles into impossible architectures of belonging. Pastel polyester stairwells, kitchens and corridors dissolve into one another, merging his homes in Seoul, New York, London, and Berlin. Each overlooked detail – a light switch, a door handle, a fire extinguisher – is recreated with exquisite precision, raising the ordinary to the extraordinary. Suh draws on the Korean tradition of bojagi, stitching together fragments of lived experience into fragile, glowing structures. His fabric architectures are at once ghostly and intimate, inviting us to walk not only through buildings, but through memory itself. Home, he reminds us, is not fixed. It can be folded, carried, and reassembled; it lives in our bodies as much as in our walls. His work captures the in-between spaces – the thresholds where belonging, absence and memory meet – and renders them in cloth. Read more about this exhibition in an article by Corinne Julius, featured in Selvedge Issue 126, Deco. Do Ho Suh: Walk the House is on now at the Tate Modern, London, until 19 October 2025. @dohosuhstudio @tate - #DoHoSuh #TextileArt #InstallationArt #WalkTheHouse #TateModern #FabricArchitecture #SelvedgeReads #ContemporaryTextiles #ArtAndIdentity #KoreanArt #SelvedgeMagazine
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Sep 11, 2025Instagram
To celebrate Secondhand September I was given a beautiful mix of indigo-dyed cotton, wool, and linen from the TOAST archives, each with its own weight and texture. This project was created in collaboration with @vinterior . A couple of talented makers @tessnewallstudio @madeleine_illustration and companies @drakesdiary and @toast were invited to breathe new life into their furniture using a mix of renewable and restorative techniques. 🪑 If you’d like to learn some of these techniques (and more!), I’m running a workshop for London Textile Month with Selvedge. We’ll be exploring decorative hand-embroidery to help you breathe life into your worn clothes. ✨ More spaces available for 19th September, link in bio to book or story. Would love to see you there! Beautiful photo’s taken in my studio by @milojackparis @selvedgemagazine @cockpitstudios #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #TextileEvents #Textiles #ArtsEventsLondon #LondonArtsEvents #MendingMatters #VisibleMending #SlowFashion #ClothingCare #RepairDontReplace #HandmadeStyle #TextileLove #FabricRecycling #CreativeReuse #EcoFashion #ClothingRepair #SelvedgeWorkshop #MakeDoAndMend #SecondhandSeptember #VisibleMending #BoroPatchwork #SashikoStitching #CreativeReuse #SustainableDesign #CraftOfRepair #SlowMaking #WabiSabiStyle #TextileArt #MidCenturyModern #MindfulMaking
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Last week, we introduced some lovely textile enthusiasts to the various techniques we use in constructing and embellishing our historically inspired pockets. You just can't beat the feeling of joy when someone experiences the satisfaction of mastering a new technique! Many thanks to @selvedgemagazine And @museumofthehome for supporting our mission to bring hidden histories to life through the arts, as part of #londontextilemonth #newskills #machineembroidery
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Sep 10, 2025Instagram
Selvedge readers and admirers of our latest cover — enjoy a behind-the-scenes reel from the Ka-Sha shoot featured on the cover of Selvedge Issue 126: Deco. Filmed at the Rajjab Mahab Art Deco apartments in Mumbai, the feature highlights @ka_sha_india in Form Follows Fabric (page 30). Want to see more? Ka-Sha’s collections — alongside other contemporary Indian fashion designers — will be presented at the Selvedge Designer Showroom this month. 17–18 September: Buyers are invited to Asia House, London, to book appointments and select pieces for Spring/Summer 2026. 19 September: Readers and fashion enthusiasts are warmly invited to our Showroom pop-up at Asia House — your chance to meet the designers, place orders, and shop select pieces before their official debut. Visit selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month or tap the link in our bio to find out more. - #SelvedgeMagazine #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 Shoot Credits: Creative Direction & Styling: Vinita Makhija @VinitaMakhija Photographs: Hunar Daga @hunar.daga Model: Dhyany at Feat Models @dhyany.vyas @Featartists Hair & make-up: Chriselle Baptista @chrissybaps Earrings: @ratalove.in Shoes: @lastmadeshoemakers - @estbest01 @dolly_clothing @wimbledonual @clarissahulse @drawingintothreads @britishcouncil @maramiclothing @wovenbeyond @gracjanacanovas @vamuseum @weaversstudiokolkata @map_academy @crewelworkco @traceabletextiles @car0sat0 @khamircrafts @looplondonloves @london.woven @ju.lieta3408 @sophieroet @victoriarichardstextiles @weaversstudiokolkata @museumofthehome @thewilddyery @ruup.and.form@vishal_c_bhand @sohamdave_clothing @ekaco @makutextiles @paiwandstudio @padmaja_studio @injiri @raasleelatextile @safia_minney @khadilondon @guildhallschool @nikkiweston_designs @morrisgallery @soteria_conservation @hannahrefaat @illuminated_arts_peckham @patternmakers @theindianblockprintco @_katerinaknight @catherinemarielongtin @raystitch @sujayamahesh @jossgrahamgallery @jennyindigo @liz.baltesz @daisymgray @citylitcrafts @handandlocklondon @sand.and.stars @rickard_dearie @kakajam @woolmenssheepdrive @the_woolmen @houseoftengri @serenityblr @cabinetbyty @serenityblr
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Sep 10, 2025Instagram
Injiri. Named after the historic Madras checkered textiles once traded with West Africa, Injiri is a brand rooted deeply in India’s rich hand-weaving heritage. Founded in 2009 by Chinar Farooqui, Injiri celebrates the beauty of handcrafted textiles and sustainable material use — creating timeless clothing for women and home textiles that tell stories of tradition and craft. The brand’s aesthetic is built around simplicity and respect for age-old techniques, working closely with master weavers across India to preserve unique regional textile vocabularies. Every piece reflects a journey — from yarn to finished fabric — honouring the living heritage of Indian craftsmanship. Inspired by antique textiles and everyday garments, Injiri’s designs reject fleeting trends, focusing instead on slow, thoughtful creation. The result? Award-winning, globally loved pieces that embody authenticity, sustainability, and storytelling. Chinar’s upbringing in Rajasthan, along with her education in fine arts and textile design, has fuelled a lifelong passion for indigenous crafts — leading to initiatives that revive ancient dyeing techniques and form lasting relationships with weaving communities. As part of London Textile Month, Injiri will be featured at the Selvedge Designer Showroom, 17–19 September, at Asia House, London. Spanning three days, the showroom will first open its doors to buyers from leading stores and boutiques, offering a private opportunity to explore and place orders for their Spring/Summer 2026 collections. On the final day, fashion enthusiasts and Selvedge readers are invited to meet the designers, place orders, and even shop select pieces ahead of their store debuts. Buyers: To book private meetings, contact Katerina Knight at editor@selvedge.org Find full details at selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month @injiri - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine #SelvedgeTextileMonth #LondonFashionWeek @londonfashionweek #FashionBuyersLondon #FashionBuyers #SS26 #DesignerShowroom #IndianFashionDesigners #SustainableLuxury #HeritageTextiles #ArtisanFashion #HandwovenHeritage #SustainableFashion #SlowFashion #IndianTextiles #Craftsmanship #ArtisanMade
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Sep 10, 2025Instagram
Sometimes the most valuable thing you take home from a workshop is not just what you make, but how you feel while making it. For those seeking a pause from the rush of daily life, Mend and Meet on 12 September at the Goldsmiths Textile Collection offers a rare chance to lose yourself in the gentle art of repair, whilst taking a radical stance against fast-fashion! Founder of The Mend House, Saskia has been championing repair over replace since 2020. Her relaxed, practical sessions bring people together through the timeless act of textile repair. Whether you’re entirely new to mending or looking to refine your skills, Saskia will guide you through visible and invisible mending for woven fabrics — cotton, linen, and silk — with tailored support for more advanced repairs. You’ll learn a variety of techniques, have time to practise them, and begin work on an item you’re encouraged to bring along. All tools and materials are provided, and you’ll leave with new skills and the satisfaction of turning a hole into, well… something whole again! Bookings can be made at selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month. @the_mend_house @textilesgold - @selvedgemagazine #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 @estbest01 @dolly_clothing @wimbledonual @clarissahulse @drawingintothreads @britishcouncil @maramiclothing @wovenbeyond @gracjanacanovas @vamuseum @weaversstudiokolkata @map_academy @crewelworkco @traceabletextiles @car0sat0 @khamircrafts @looplondonloves @london.woven @ju.lieta3408 @sophieroet @victoriarichardstextiles @weaversstudiokolkata @museumofthehome @thewilddyery @ruup.and.form@vishal_c_bhand @sohamdave_clothing @ekaco @makutextiles @paiwandstudio @padmaja_studio @injiri @raasleelatextile @ka_sha_india @safia_minney @khadilondon @guildhallschool @nikkiweston_designs @morrisgallery @soteria_conservation @hannahrefaat @illuminated_arts_peckham @patternmakers @theindianblockprintco @_katerinaknight @catherinemarielongtin @raystitch @sujayamahesh @jossgrahamgallery @jennyindigo @liz.baltesz @daisymgray @citylitcrafts @handandlocklondon @sand.and.stars @rickard_dearie @kakajam @woolmenssheepdrive @the_woolmen @houseoftengri @serenityblr @cabinetbyty @serenityblr
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Sep 9, 2025Instagram
HEAD FOR THE HILLS: Kath Griffiths' life-long love affair with Romania. In 2004, Griffiths first arrived in Romania and was instantly captivated by its landscapes, traditions, and people. Living in a Szekler village while joining a friend’s film crew, they experienced a way of life rooted in farming, craft, and communal exchange. Over time, travels across the country revealed Romania’s rich biodiversity, layered history, and resilient folk culture, much of which survived communist attempts at erasure. From embroidered clothing and woven wool to painted furniture and dowry chests, its textile heritage remains vibrant, preserved in museums, villages, and churches, and still practiced in daily life. Today, Romania continues to enchant with its Saxon villages, wooden churches, and medieval towns, and the author’s enduring affection for its traditions and landscapes draws her back again and again. "Romania boasts a stunning array of textile heritage. Until relatively recently, girls were taught to embroider from a young age. Much of the winter was spent making and embellishing textile items, often by candlelight. In many areas, there is a long tradition of growing hemp to be woven into everything from household linens and clothes to grain sacks, and nearly everything was home-produced or bartered with neighbours. In the more mountainous areas, wool textiles are still commonly made, and heavy felted wool clothing and blankets are made in fulling mills from local wool, which is spun, woven, and then felted using hammers powered by the water wheel." Be transported through the article on a journey into rural Romania, and find inspiration in an accompanying travel guide - full of museum and market tips to inspire an adventure within the region. Discover more in Issue 126, Deco. Available to purchase via selvedge.org, or via our link in bio. - Credits: Article by @parnaramarama Images: Maramureș and Brasov, Transylvannia, Romania. - #Romania #Transylvania #SzeklerLand #Maramures #SelvedgeMagazine #Bucovina #SaxonVillages #RomanianHeritage #TextileHeritage #FolkCulture #EmbroideryArt #Handwoven #CraftTraditions #TraditionalCrafts #WoolWeaving #HeritageTravel
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Sep 9, 2025Instagram
Behind every unforgettable performance is a costume that speaks volumes — in silk, in sequins, in stitches. At Guildhall School in London, students conjure whole worlds from tulle, horsehair, and the shimmer of lamé. From the sparkle of Dorothy’s ruby slippers to the sculpted shadows of Batman’s tights, every thread tells a story. On 10 September, from 2–4 p.m., the Guildhall School of Music and Drama invites you behind the curtain for a talk and tour with Nikki Weston — costume-maker, supervisor, and self-confessed sewing devotee since the age of five. Whether juggling ten pantos with Evolution Productions or costuming a bold reimagining of Messiah, Weston mentors the next generation of makers while continuing to freelance across stage and screen. With world-class facilities and a hands-on, story-driven approach to costume design and construction, Guildhall is a place where drama begins with a needle and ends in a standing ovation. Discover the backstage brilliance. Witness the alchemy of fabric and form. Experience the future of costume — one fearless stitch at a time. To book your place, head to selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month, or tap on our link in bio. @guildhallschool @nikkiweston_designs - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine #SelvedgeTextileMonth #GuildhallSchool #GuildhallCostume #LondonEvents #CostumeDesign #BehindTheScenes @dolly_clothing @wimbledonual @drawingintothreads @britishcouncil @maramiclothing @wovenbeyond @gracjanacanovas @vamuseum @weaversstudiokolkata @map_academy @crewelworkco @car0sat0 @khamircrafts @saheliwomen @london.woven @ju.lieta3408 @royalneedlework @sophieroet @victoriarichardstextiles @weaversstudiokolkata @thewilddyery @vishal_c_bhand @sohamdave_clothing @makutextiles @paiwandstudio @padmaja_studio @injiri @raasleelatextile @ka_sha_india @safia_minney @khadilondon @soteria_conservation @hannahrefaat @illuminated_arts_peckham @patternmakers @theindianblockprintco @_katerinaknight @cabinetbyty @catherinemarielongtin @sujayamahesh @jossgrahamgallery @jennyindigo @the_mend_house @citylitcrafts @handandlocklondon @sand.and.stars @rickard_dearie @kakajam @quickthornbooks @houseoftengri @serenityblr
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A day of hidden histories and hand-stitched stories. On 9 September, from 10-4 p.m, discover the historic world of women’s pockets at Cherry Garden Hall with Illuminated Arts. Once hidden beneath layers of skirts, these pockets carried coins, letters, spectacles, sewing kits, and personal treasures — tiny private worlds stitched into everyday life. By the time of the Suffragettes, they had become symbols of independence, self-expression, and quiet defiance. In this full-day workshop, explore that legacy and hand-stitch your own inspired pocket. Work with vintage fabrics, embroidery threads, beads, trims, and up-cycled materials. Learn techniques from appliqué and couching to beading - guided at every step. As you sew, you’ll connect with stories of memory, resilience, and identity — experiencing how something as small as a pocket can hold meaning across generations. While you are there, enjoy a light vegetarian lunch, fresh juices, and a glass of wine. The venue is fully accessible and open to all. Find out more via our TextileMonth link in bio, or head to Selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month. @illuminated_arts_peckham - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine @estbest01 @victoriarichardstextiles @dolly_clothing @wimbledonual @clarissahulse @drawingintothreads @rachnagarodia @textilesgold @sophieroet @maramiclothing @wovenbeyond @gracjanacanovas @vamuseum @weaversstudiokolkata @map_academy @crewelworkco @traceabletextiles @car0sat0 @khamircrafts @saheliwomen @looplondonloves @london.woven @ju.lieta3408 @royalneedlework @weaversstudiokolkata @museumofthehome @thewilddyery @vishal_c_bhand @sohamdave_clothing @ekaco @makutextiles @paiwandstudio @padmaja_studio @injiri @raasleelatextile @ka_sha_india @safia_minney @khadilondon @guildhallschool @nikkiweston_designs @morrisgallery @soteria_conservation @museumofthehome @patternmakers @theindianblockprintco @_katerinaknight @catherinemarielongtin @raystitch @sujayamahesh @jossgrahamgallery @jennyindigo @the_mend_house @daisymgray @citylitcrafts @handandlocklondon @sand.and.stars @kakajam @quickthornbooks @the_woolmen @houseoftengri @serenityblr @cabinetbyty
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Whispered poetry, stitched in wool, linen, cotton, and cashmere - Hannoh Wessel’s garments are dialogues with history, material, and memory. From raw-edged Harris tweed coats embroidered with delicate gold thread to voluminous sleeves inspired by 17th-century tailoring, each piece carries the weight of craft and the lightness of poetry. Wessel layers inspirations: Savile Row precision, utilitarian workwear, the sculptural silhouettes of historical dress, and the quiet simplicity of Scandinavian clothing. His colours, too, tell stories — a serendipitous oxblood red, discovered on an electrical socket, becomes a central thread, dyed into natural fibres with cold-dye techniques that give fabrics depth, richness, and tonal complexity. Produced in collaboration with small, family-run Italian ateliers, these garments are built to last. They resist the noise of fast fashion, rooted instead in natural fibres that age with grace. For Wessel, true luxury is not spectacle but care — slow fashion that speaks softly, but with lasting resonance. Read more in the article 'WHISPERED POETRY: The enduring garments of Hannoh Wessel' by @arianna_mereu, in Selvedge Issue 126, Deco. @hannohwessel - #HannohWessel #SlowFashion #ArtisanTextiles #SelvedgeMagazine #CraftsmanshipMatters #SustainableStyle #TimelessDesign #TextileArtistry #HeritageClothing #HandcraftedFashion #WovenPoetry #MadeInItaly #NaturalFibres #TextileLove #FashionWithMeaning #SlowLuxury #EnduringStyle - Image Credits: Photo's by Roberto Masi
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Sep 8, 2025Instagram
Now that autumn is settling in and the chill of shorter days is approaching, we thought some of you might be looking ahead to starting a warm, woolly project to prepare for cosier days. If you need some inspiration, take a look at some of the vibrant projects created by @liz.baltesz, all created using natural plant dyed yarns. The colours Liz conjures from foraged flora and fauna are nothing short of magic, and you'll be pleased to hear she is running a workshop this week as part of London Textile Month. So, if you fancy rolling up your sleeves and trying your hand at preparing some of your own colourful yarns, ready for your Autumn and Winter 2025 projects, now is your chance! Liz's workshop details are as follows: When: Wednesday 10 September, 10-4 p.m. What: Workshop: Creating Vibrant Colour with Natural Dyes with Liz Baltesz Where: Museum of the Home, London For further information, and to book your place, head to selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month, or tap on our Textile Month link in bio. See you there! - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine #SelvedgeTextileMonth #NaturalDye #PlantDyes #SustainableTextiles #Wool #Yarn #knitting #Crochet #TextileWorkshops #Textiles #ColourInspiration #TextileSkills @dolly_clothing @wimbledonual @drawingintothreads @britishcouncil @maramiclothing @wovenbeyond @gracjanacanovas @vamuseum @weaversstudiokolkata @map_academy @crewelworkco @car0sat0 @khamircrafts @saheliwomen @london.woven @ju.lieta3408 @royalneedlework @sophieroet @victoriarichardstextiles @weaversstudiokolkata @thewilddyery @vishal_c_bhand @sohamdave_clothing @makutextiles @paiwandstudio @padmaja_studio @injiri @raasleelatextile @ka_sha_india @safia_minney @khadilondon @guildhallschool @nikkiweston_designs @soteria_conservation @hannahrefaat @illuminated_arts_peckham @patternmakers @theindianblockprintco @_katerinaknight @cabinetbyty @catherinemarielongtin @raystitch @sujayamahesh @jossgrahamgallery @jennyindigo @the_mend_house @citylitcrafts @handandlocklondon @sand.and.stars @rickard_dearie @kakajam @quickthornbooks @houseoftengri @serenityblr
selvedge.org
Sep 7, 2025Instagram
Swap! Don't Shop! Listen to @dolly_clothing founder Diana Uprichard share the inspiration behind her studio practice, what motivates her to run Clothes Swaps, and what they actually involve! On 11 September, 11–4pm, the Museum of the Home will be open for a day of thoughtful fashion exchange, as hosted by DOLLY Clothing as part of London Textile Month. Why a clothes swap? – Refresh your wardrobe on a budget – Discover one-of-a-kind pieces – Reduce fashion waste – Clear out space at home – Meet fellow fashion lovers and share stories This is your chance to nurture your inner magpie. Behold the treasures waiting on the rails - from a well-loved coat with memories of winter walks to a handmade dress that once graced a celebration, every swap carries history. The joy lies not only in what you find, but in the sense of connection these pieces bring. Leave with something fresh for your wardrobe — and a renewed sense of what clothing can mean. Don't miss the chance to sustainably update your wardrobe. We look forward to seeing you there. For tickets: selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month @dolly_clothing @museumofthehome - #SelvedgeMagazine #LTM2025 #LondonTextileMonth #SustainableStyle #SwapDontShop #ClothesSwap #ClothesSwapLondon #FashionRevolution #TextileCommunity @wimbledonual @clarissahulse @drawingintothreads @textilesgold @maramiclothing @wovenbeyond @vamuseum @weaversstudiokolkata @crewelworkco @car0sat0 @khamircrafts @saheliwomen @looplondonloves @london.woven @ju.lieta3408 @royalneedlework @sophieroet @victoriarichardstextiles @weaversstudiokolkata @thewilddyery @vishal_c_bhand @sohamdave_clothing @ekaco @makutextiles @paiwandstudio @padmaja_studio @injiri @raasleelatextile @ka_sha_india @safia_minney @khadilondon @guildhallschool @nikkiweston_designs @morrisgallery @soteria_conservation @hannahrefaat @illuminated_arts_peckham @patternmakers @theindianblockprintco @_katerinaknight @cabinetbyty @catherinemarielongtin @raystitch @sujayamahesh @jossgrahamgallery @jennyindigo @liz.baltesz @the_mend_house @daisymgray @citylitcrafts @handandlocklondon @sand.and.stars @rickard_dearie @kakajam @quickthornbooks @houseoftengri @serenityblr
selvedge.org
Sep 7, 2025Instagram
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