NEW-STYLE NEEDLEPOINT

Fusty? Nope – this craft form is back and being seen in all the chicest homes

FASHION FORWARD

Gucci unveiled its ready-to-wear Tiger collection back in January to celebrate the Year of the Tiger and the motif has made its way to the brand’s fabulous furniture offerings. The Chiavari chair, featuring embroidered motifs hand-stitched using needlepoint techniques, taps into the fashion house’s most treasured inspirations – nature – but it’s also utterly elegant with its blue lacquered frame and brass stud details. This one is sure to catch your eye. Easy tiger! £2,180, Gucci

STATELY SEWN

Named after Joséphine Bonaparte, Napoleon’s beloved and a patron of the arts, the Joséphine pouf from the Rinck x Fromental Ornements collection is as artistic as its namesake. This regal design merges two different stitch variations and the intricacy of the craft is clear to see. The wheat crown symbolises the cycle of rebirth, much like the craft behind the pouf: reborn and revived. €10,200, Rinck x Fromental, Rinck

A STITCH IN TIME

The current revival of needlepoint is the perfect antidote to mass manufacturing. Case in point is this bespoke cabinet from Hunt & Hope – the vivid colours and modern pattern are thoroughly modern, captivating and unique. Bespoke commissions from £250, Hunt & Hope

PET PROJECT

Fancy taking up the craft yourself? The decorative kit by Elizabeth Bradley provides you with the materials to create the Spotted Dog cushion. As lockdown taught us, finding joy in meditative crafts such as needlepoint brings zen moments to our lives. And there’s nothing quite like the reward of creating something yourself. Various colour choices available. £148, Elizabeth Bradley