Hand and Lock
I love textile embellishments: embroidery, beading,
appliqué. I greatly admire those
superior crafts-persons who produce these exciting, artistic creations which
add so much aesthetic value.
This year, 2017, marks the 250th anniversary of one
of the most prestigious embroidery firms, Hand and Lock of London.
Their history tells of their initial services to the
military for badges and embellishments for uniforms. Today they offer their exquisite talents to the Royal House and
Family, international fashion houses, designers of costume for theater and
television. You can read more of their
story on their web page.
Hand and Lock also offers educational opportunities, with
courses and workshops in beading, goldwork and other embroideries, worldwide. If you are in London you may visit the
atelier and view archival pieces and embroidery samples. They also have a large assortment of laces
and designs, appliqués, embroidery tools and kits available from their on-line
shop.
I would love some gold-work letters. I can see my initials on an evening bag or
made into a small broach.
Photo courtesy of Hand and Lock website
Quality workmanship is not always easy to find. Just
browsing their site is a joy,
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