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The world's finest providers of hand embroidery since 1767
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At Hand and Lock we pride ourselves in creating the finest hand embroidery in the world; it is, after all, best to do one thing really well. Our specialist practitioners undertake embroidery projects from the smallest monogram to the largest interiors, and are committed to producing pieces of the highest quality to your exact requirements. With names like Hermès, London Fashion Week, Rihanna and K

ate Moss dotted amongst our extensive client list, we endeavour to reach wider audiences than ever before, taking embroidery forward in to the modern world with over 200 years of industry know-how.

03/06/2026

Introducing The Bleeding Hearts Embroidery Kit 💗✨

Inspired by the blooms of the Lock Cottage garden, this hand embroidery kit lets you create your own Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra) in traditional goldwork embroidery.

Featuring techniques including cutwork, chipping, essing, threadwork, string padding and pearl purl.

02/06/2026

Last minute availability! A space has just opened up on the previously sold out Passementerie Weaving with Elizabeth Ashdown 2-day workshop this weekend.

Join us at the Hand & Lock School in central London for a unique contemporary weaving workshop and explore the wonders of hand passementerie weaving with passementerie artist and heritage craft specialist Elizabeth Ashdown MA RCA. Passementerie is an ‘endangered’ craft in the UK and so this is a very special opportunity to learn how to create passementerie from one of the last remaining passementerie artists.

Be quick to secure your place before it’s gone!

01/06/2026

At Hand & Lock, we love supporting emerging fashion brands ✨

are on a mission to deconstruct and reconstruct classic garments, elevating them to a new level through precise craftsmanship and innovative processes.

Committed to small-batch production, considered materials and time-honoured techniques with sustainability in mind.

Featured here - hand embroidered and goldwork badges created for Fort 🪡

31/05/2026

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨

This week from our samples archive - a contemporary interpretation of traditional goldwork embroidery.

Repeats of stylised eyes are stitched on hot pink fabric base using black, white and pale blue bullion, reimagining classic goldwork techniques through a bold modern palette 👁️✨

30/05/2026

Introducing The Jewel Beetle Kit🪲✨

Inspired by the hidden creatures of the Lock Cottage garden, this hand embroidery kit lets you create your own sculptural Jewel Beetle in traditional goldwork embroidery.

Featuring techniques including cutwork, chipping, loops, string padding and pearl purl.  

29/05/2026

Can you spot our embroidery?

Singer-songwriter wearing custom embellished brooches inspired by our Sunset Zinnia flower 🌺 each petal is intricately embellished with sequins and beads ✨

28/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that Hand & Lock is now officially certified as a Authorized Application Center 💎

Swarovski creates beautiful products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship, celebrating joyful extravagance and self-expression, and we are excited to bring this new collaboration into the world of couture embroidery ✨

26/05/2026

Looking back at a series of bespoke in-store launch events across London ✨

Custom embroidered patches were created exclusively for the occasion, bringing together live personalisation and bespoke event embroidery services.

25/05/2026

Last opportunity to explore the sale this Bank Holiday Monday✨

Discover up to 20% off selected lines and embroidery courses before the sale ends midnight tonight!

24/05/2026

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨

This week we take a closer look at some of the beautiful samples from our Hand & Lock School embroidery courses.

From intricate goldwork to couture embellishment techniques, these are just some of the courses featured in our Bank Holiday Weekend Sale.

The sale continues until midnight on Monday.

Address

86 Margaret Street
London
W1W8TE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.handembroidery.com/

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