Award winning jeweller Emma Calvert explores the creative possibilities of textiles as jewellery, reworking ribbons and fabrics into distinctive modern treasures.
Trained at Central St. Martins in London she draws inspiration from elements of travel, fashion, fine art and history, creating sculptural pieces that embody a love of texture and pattern.
“My latest collection is inspired by the remnants and off-cuts of vintage ribbons used in my textile jewellery. By making use of what already exists, I aim to celebrate the past and make it permanent, by immortalising the fabric in metal.”
Using ribbons and trims from 16th century Florence, 1920s art deco hat trims, antique French passementerie and military braids, the intricate details are preserved through imprinting in wax, then casting in recycled silver.
Working from her studio on the Dorset coast, every detail of Emma’s work is considered and designed with purpose. With the aim of having the smallest impact possible on people and planet, each piece is handcrafted in the UK from the highest quality materials.
British Designer-Maker.
“Wearable art: where craft meets fashion”
Considered by Design.
Every detail of my work and how I work is considered. I aim to be a fully sustainable design brand, creating products with kindness and integrity that have the smallest impact possible on the environment and world around us. To do this, I have been working hard on refining the processes, suppliers and materials I use.
• I use 100% recycled silver and the majority of my textiles (over 75%) are vintage, dead-stock or recycled materials.
• Packaging and postage boxes are plastic-free and made from recycled/eco-friendly materials, removing the foam fillers and introducing an organic cotton pouch.
• Off-setting emissions to make the brand carbon neutral
• All of my suppliers are UK-based
• Working towards a circular model, so all my pieces can be be refreshed, recycled, reloved or reused
• Aim for all of my materials to be fully traceable