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The world's finest providers of hand embroidery since 1767

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.

26/08/2026

Some beautiful embroidered details by our Digital Machine Embroidery department on an Story Stool, perfectly capturing the warmth of the season and late summer golden light ☀️

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25/08/2026

Last chance to secure your place! 🌿✨

Our 4 Week Frosted Ferns Online Course starts Tuesday 8 September - join us from anywhere in the world!

Over four weeks explore goldwork, hand beading and delicate threadwork as you create an intricate fern design in luminous greens and silver.

Find out more in the Embroidery Courses link in bio, or visit the School section at handembroidery.com

23/08/2026

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨

A beautiful hand-embroidered sample from the Hand & Lock archive featuring goldwork bullions, couching, sequins and beads.

Want to learn the techniques? Head over to our YouTube channel to explore our Goldwork Fundamentals video series and discover how these traditional techniques are created.

22/08/2026

Thank you for all the wonderful response to our embroidered Phoenix, created especially for Hannah Waddingham in 's new series of Ted Lasso 🐦‍🔥✨

Have you seen our Phoenix Embroidery Kit? Create your own Phoenix in stunning hand embroidered goldwork, bringing this mythical creature to life through stitch.

Head to our website shop and search The Phoenix Kit to discover more. Link in bio.

21/08/2026

A recent event with , celebrating their summer collection at both and the Farm Rio Marylebone store.

Our Events Team were on hand to offer bespoke machine monogramming, personalising silk scarves in a specially selected colour palette inspired by the summer collection.

20/08/2026

Goldwork: An ancient embroidery technique using metallic threads to add lustre and luxury 🪡✨

Since 1767, Hand & Lock has been a leading expert in goldwork embroidery using fine bullion wires to bring emblems, logos, cyphers and intricate designs to life. In recent years, our expertise has been sought by the British Royal Family, the British military and esteemed fashion houses such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior.

19/08/2026

Have you visited Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at Victoria and Albert Museum yet? ✨

We’ve created an exclusive embroidery kit adapted from the iconic 1937 Schiaparelli and Jean Cocteau Evening coat to accompany the incredible exhibition.

Available exclusively from the V&A Gift Shop and the online Victoria and Albert Museum shop

17/08/2026

Take a look at a wonderful recent project from our Digital Embroidery department for multi-disciplinary artist and designer YINKA ILORI and his exhibition Joy Through Resistance: He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best at Cristea Roberts Gallery.

The banner was stitched with digital machine embroidery using Burmilana wool threads onto a lace base, creating a beautifully sheer finish.

It was a pleasure work with Yinka again, helping bring his incredible creative vision to life through stitch! 🪡✨

Courtesy of the artist and Cristea Roberts Gallery, London. © Yinka Ilori.
Photo 1: Kane Hulse, Photo 3 & 5: Sam Roberts

16/08/2026

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨

A bright and cheerful machine-embroidered sample, finished with delicate beaded embellishments for this week's sample from the Hand & Lock archive!

15/08/2026

19 brand-new shades of bullion have arrived! ✨

Discover the new colours and explore our full range of embroidery materials via the Embroidery Materials section of our website shop.

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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