Chelsea Textiles prides itself on using only authentic materials, handcrafted by master artisans into one-of-a-kind cushions that will stand the test of time and become antiques for generations to come. Over the past thirty years, the company has also expanded its concept of "antique" to include vintage designs from the first half of the 20th century in its cushion collections.
Its extensive range, which includes collaborations with renowned designers such as Alidad, Domenica More Gordon, Kit Kemp and Neisha Crosland, is handcrafted with Chelsea Textiles' meticulous attention to detail and suits both traditional and contemporary interiors.
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International interior designer Alidad has joined forces with Chelsea Textiles to produce two collections of hand-embroidered fabrics and coordinating cushions. In his first collection, Bosphorus, he has drawn on his great love and knowledge of Ottoman designs from the 16th to 18th centuries. Her second collection, Medici, is inspired by 15th and 16th century Italian velvets, which have been interpreted in hand embroidery.
Popular children's illustrator Domenica More Gordon studied textiles at Central St Martins and worked for magazines such as World of Interiors. She took a liking to drawing dogs, immersing herself in their wonderful world and quirky habits. This charming collection of cushions translates Domenica's naïf drawings and watercolors, which capture the very essence of the dog, into delicate hand embroidery.
Kit Kemp for Chelsea Textiles is inspired by Kit's love of the whimsical and lyrical, and her love of animals, both real and imaginary. With a series of characters and motifs that have a primitive, almost folkloric feel, the collection features a series of playfully unfolding narratives, from a stargazing dog and a sailor's farewell to mythical creatures and a modern take on more traditional designs.
Neisha Crosland, a Royal College of Art trained textile designer, has received numerous awards for her fabric designs and her work has been collected by the V&A. Chelsea Textiles' collaboration with Neisha has resulted in a collection of beautiful hand-embroidered fabrics and cushions from early scarf designs and unpublished artwork, inspired by travels to India and Japan.
