Thursday 20 May 2010

Handmade hair accessories


Our trip up north to the Wirral the other week was a whirlwind of wedding planning, but I managed a few moments of calm looking out to sea through the rooftop studio windows of friend and designer Emma Embery. Emma is the most talented embroiderer I’ve ever met – she creates intricate large-scale embroideries on dresses and shawls, making it look effortless when it must be anything but.

She is also a true vintage magpie – rummaging in markets and antiques shops for pretty bits of lace, antique pearls and delicate fabrics to turn into hair accessories, jewellery or appliqués. She has very kindly offered to make me a bespoke head piece as a wedding gift – I can’t wait to see the results.

Here are some pics from her lovely studio:







4 comments:

  1. That was really adorable accessories I love it. Will certainly visit your site more often now.

    toni

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  2. Emma really create magic in her accessories..she design them with so much perfection that i ca tell you..i already seen some work of her..really good one..keep going..

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  3. I now have my hair long - would love to wear those pretty headbands...


    Jane
    http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/

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