Hand & Lock

Hand & Lock 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.

10/06/2026

Introducing our Wild Bouquet Embroidery Kit 💐✨

Inspired by the blooms of the Lock Cottage garden, this embroidery kit lets you create your own everlasting bouquet using hand embroidery and traditional goldwork techniques.

Featuring techniques including threadwork, French knots, cutwork, chipping, essing, padding, loops and pearl purl.

Another exquisite project for 🌻We embroidered these three-dimensional sunflowers for a bespoke couture evening skirt and...
09/06/2026

Another exquisite project for 🌻

We embroidered these three-dimensional sunflowers for a bespoke couture evening skirt and matching bag. A statement design brought to life through intricate embroidery and couture craftsmanship.

🌸 Chelsea in Bloom with Mother & Trilogy 🌸The stars aligned at Chelsea in Bloom as our Events Team joined and for besp...
08/06/2026

🌸 Chelsea in Bloom with Mother & Trilogy 🌸

The stars aligned at Chelsea in Bloom as our Events Team joined and for bespoke embroidery at the Sloane Square store across four days.

Hand & Lock personalised customer purchases with bespoke embroidered motifs designed especially for the event.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by ✨

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨This week's sample from our archive features delicate floral embroidery in soft pastel t...
07/06/2026

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨

This week's sample from our archive features delicate floral embroidery in soft pastel tones, combining hand stitching and ribbon work to create beautiful texture and dimension on fine tulle.

Join us this summer and learn couture embroidery techniques in the beautiful historic surroundings of the Buxton Crescen...
05/06/2026

Join us this summer and learn couture embroidery techniques in the beautiful historic surroundings of the Buxton Crescent Hotel 🪡🏛️

In partnership with , we’re delighted to be teaching two special two-day workshops exploring Regency-inspired goldwork and contemporary floral embroidery.

24–25 August 2026

Visit the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust website or head to the External Courses section of our website to find out more and book your place.

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.

Last minute availability! A space has just opened up on the previously sold out Passementerie Weaving with Elizabeth Ash...
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 🪡

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨This week from our samples archive - a contemporary interpretation of traditional goldwo...
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.



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86 Margaret Street
London
W1W8TE

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

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