The House Directory - Fabrics

Brian Turner Trimmings

116 Sheering Mill Lane, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 9ND
Tel: 01279-833415 Fax: 01279-321549

Email: brian@trimmings.org.uk Web: www.trimmings.org.uk

Originally started as G J. Turner & Co. Ltd. in 1899 by the current owner's grandfather, Brian Turner Trimmings manufactures hand-made trimmings for some of the most prestigious interiors around the world (they are also manufacturers of furnishing trimmings to Her Majesty the Queen). All the items they produce are made traditionally by their own staff in the UK. They can reproduce any antique or historical trimming or design new items to fit the latest interior, and these can be made from any yarn - from pure silk or hemp to paper or metal.

Gina Take A Bow

52 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NR
Tel: 020-7359 0766 Tel: 07802-218257

Email: info@ginatakeabow.co.uk Web: www.ginatakeabow.co.uk

Soft furnishing specialist Gina Moore has launched a new range of embroidered borders - an ideal embellishment for curtains, blinds and cushions. Made from hand-woven pure cotton tape, these embroidered borders are available by the metre or in DIY 'tie-back', 'cushion' or 'messenger bag' kits. Embroidery is in three classic colours: natural, duck egg and black on to a linen-coloured ribbed cotton background.

Henry Newbery & Co(Trade Only)

Unit 7G, Regent Studios, 1 Thane Villas, London, N7 7PH
Tel: 020-7281 5088 Fax: 020-7281 3811

Email: sales@henrynewbery.com Web: www.henrynewbery.com

Supplier of trimmings since 1784, holding a Royal Warrant to HM The Queen. Leading manufacturer of the finest passementerie: tassel tie backs, ribbon, braid, fringe. Custom-designed, historically inspired trimmings and contemporary styles made to commission. Plus the Justine Paige silk collections in a huge range of colours and finishes: sateens, brocades, paisleys, matka, stripes, embroideries, patterned sheers and silk and cotton or silk and wool mixes, plus printed velvets.

Royal School of Needlework Enterprises

Apartment 12A, Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU
Tel: 020-3166 6944 Fax: 020-8943 4910

Email: studio@royal-needlework.org.uk Web: www.royal-needlework.org.uk

Their experienced Studio staff offer a bespoke design service in the creation of hand-embroidered commissions from hangings, panels and furnishings to interpreting orginal artwork into embroidered and embellished pieces. Their clients receive the highest level of technical skill and customer service whether private individuals, corporates, organisations or boutique hotels. Plus restoration and repair of antique textiles.

The Silk Gallery(Trade Only)

25 Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE
Tel: 020-7351 1790 Fax: 020-7376 4693

Email: info@thesilkgallery.com Web: www.thesilkgallery.com

The Silk Gallery was established in 1989 by Kathryn Thompson who designs and sources her own fabrics and ensures that all manufacture is undertaken in the UK.The silk collections are complemented by a range of trimmings including fringes, gimps and tiebacks, some of which include glamorous Swarovski crystals. The trimmings can also be custom-coloured to suit designers' specific themes.

Wendy Cushing Passementerie

23 Sydney Road, Muswell Hill, London, N10 2LR
Tel: 020-3489 9978 Fax: 020-8883 0870

Email: info@wendycushing.com Web: www.wendycushing.com

Handcrafted tassels, braids, fringes, tie-backs. Stock collections in silk, chenille, jute, wool, linen and cotton. Wendy Cushing trained as an apprentice weaver to one of the oldest established manufacturers of royal trimmings. Her range includes both traditional and modern designs in which she sometimes incorporates unusual materials such as leather and crystal. Custom design service. Plus reproduction of historical 17th and 18th century passementerie for restoration projects.

Zoffany

G9 Ground Floor Centre Dome, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE
Tel: 0870-830 0060 Carpet: 020-7349 0090

Email: enquiries@zoffany.uk.com Web: www.zoffany.com

An internationally renowned fabric and wallpaper house, Zoffany is committed to the principles of quality, elegance and heritage. A comprehensive range of beautiful trimmings include picot braids, walling braids, ropes and cords, a large selection of fringes and luxurious tie backs. A sophisticated colour palette encompasses stunning jewel hues and subtle neutral tones.

Abbott & Boyd(Trade Only)

1/22 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE
Tel: 020-7351 9985 Fax: 020-7823 3127

Apenn Fabrics(Trade Only)

33 Kensington Park Rd, London, W11 2EU
Tel: 020-7792 2457 Fax: 020-7727 4719

Barnett Lawson Trimmings

16-17 Little Portland St, London, W1W 8NE
Tel: 020-7636 8591 Fax: 020-7580 0669

British Trimmings(Trade Only)

PO Box 46, Coronation St, Stockport, SK5 7PJ
Tel: 0161-480 6122 Fax: 0161-477 1879

Frances Soubeyran

12 Atlas Mews, Ramsgate St, London, E8 2NE
Tel: 020-7241 1064 Fax: 020-7241 1064