Stitching specialists
London’s premier embroidery house is Hand & Lock, which has been embellishing cloth for over 250 years. Specialising in the embroidery techniques that bring traditional bling to ceremonial occasions, its embroiderers embellish coronation attire and full military dress uniforms.
Among many high-profile projects, its embroiderers created the goldwork on Michael Jackson’s iconic suits and the beading on the late Princess Diana’s dresses.
Many of the techniques have changed little since their establishment in 1767. Like the Royal School of Needlework, Hand & Lock is committed to inspiring the next generation of embroiderers through an extensive
education programme.