Intricate weaving techniques burst with richness of colour, pattern and material combinations in Elizabeth’s exuberant hand woven passementerie and artworks.
One of only a few hand Passementerie artists working in the UK today, Elizabeth combines traditional and endangered craft skills with a contemporary aesthetic in order to create intriguing, energetic and playful art works and bespoke lengths of passementerie.
Working from her studio in London, Elizabeth creates work for a diverse range of clients including creating hand woven, bespoke artwork commissions for private collectors, to creating artworks for exhibitions and weaving bespoke passementerie lengths. Elizabeth has exhibited her passementerie artworks both nationally and internationally.
In 2023, Elizabeth was awarded the first Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust ADAM Architecture Scholarship for passementerie.
Elizabeth is passionate about sharing the fascinating world of passementerie. She regularly teaches Passementerie Masterclasses both online and in person. Please click here for the latest class information.
In May 2024, Elizabeth’s book ‘Passementerie handcrafting contemporary trimmings, fringes, tassels and more' will be published by Schiffer.
Elizabeth received her MA in Textiles from the Royal College of Art.
In 2023, Elizabeth was admitted to The Clothworkers’ Company as a Member of the Freedom.
If you would like to discuss a bespoke artwork commission or a bespoke passementerie commission, please get in touch.
Selected past exhibitions
Flux: The Experimental Weave Lab - September 2022, City of London
London Craft Week 2022 - Clothworkers’ Hall, London
Future Icons Presents - Burlington Arcade - July 2021, London
International KOGEI Award - Toyama, Japan - March - May 2021
Over, Under, Under, Over - Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh 2020
London Art Fair VIP Lounge Installation, London, January 2020
Awards
Endangered Craft Fund Heritage Crafts Association and Pilgrim Trust ( 2022)
International Kogei Award 2021 (shortlisted)
Jerwood Makers Open 2021 (shortlisted)
Arts Foundation Futures Award - Materials Innovation (nominated)
As seen in
Veranda, The Textile Eye, Embroidery, Selvedge, Living ETC, The Financial Times, Homes and Gardens.
Artist statement
I am captivated by the intricate interplay of threads, the energetic dance of colours and the tactile beauty of yarns. Drawing inspiration from historical traditions, I strive to breathe new life into the endangered art of Passementerie. Passementerie is rooted in tradition and I feel that it is my role as a contemporary artist and designer to push the boundaries of how these heritage techniques can be used in an entirely new and innovative manner.
I meticulously craft intricate passementerie artworks through the delicate interplay of colour, materials, pattern and texture, allowing each artwork to tell a unique story. Drawing on heritage weaving techniques, I combine unexpected, hand-dyed colour palettes, traditional passementerie materials and energetic patterns, challenging preconceived notions of what can be achieved through this fascinating craft.
My creative process is a journey where intuition, precision, making excellence and a deep sensitivity to material and colour converge. When making an artwork, I immerse myself in the tactile pleasure of handcrafting each piece, finding a rhythm in the repetitive nature of weaving. In the resulting artworks, I invite viewers to engage with my art on a sensory level, to appreciate the intricate details, and to discover the stories woven into every thread.
Ultimately, my goal as a passementerie artist and weaver is to create objects of beauty that transcend boundaries and connect with the human spirit. By intertwining tradition and innovation, I seek to breathe new life into this ancient craft, infusing it with contemporary relevance and inspiring a renewed appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship of hand woven passementerie. Through my work, I hope to invite viewers to contemplate the enduring power of weaving, to connect with the threads that bind us to the past, and to celebrate the transformative beauty that can be found in the delicate interplay of colour, pattern and yarn.
If you would like to discuss a bespoke artwork or a bespoke passementerie commission, please get in touch.