Coromandel Crewel

Only one week left now for the Christmas Sale!

We are offering limited stock of some designs at a significant discount between 1st and 15th December 2023 only. Contact by email to sales@ coromandel.co.uk or call +44 (0)7740 493444
https://www.coromandel.co.uk

Natural Cream crewel has been used to recover this classic wingback chair. Classic Cream is a richly embroidered cream on cream design, upholstery weight but versatile enough to use for curtains too.
Email to [email protected] or call +44 (0)7740 493444 and quote Product code CC2 to order a sample.
https://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/natural-cream/

Upholstery Fabric - Is your chosen fabric fit for purpose?

Our cotton and wool are chosen for their exceptional quality and weight and our wool is 2 ply to ensure that it is thicker and more durable.
In order to comply with design industry specifications and trade standards for upholstery weight fabrics, both our wool and handloom are stringently tested. This is not the case with many crewels being produced for the retail market alone and it is important to check that the fabric has been tested as suitable for upholstery if intending to use it for this purpose.

Learn more about our upholstery weight fabrics at http://www.coromandel.co.uk/

Thinking of treating yourself this Christmas? We are offering limited stock of some designs at a significant discount between 1st and 15th December 2023 only.
Contact by email: [email protected] or call 07740493444.
https://www.coromandel.co.uk/

Our unique fabrics are hand-crafted using only the highest quality materials available and the most durable 2 ply wool to create lengths of crewel embroidery with a timeless appeal.
We are very pleased to be able to share this wonderful feedback from a long standing customer!
For more information on our fabrics please visit https://www.coromandel.co.uk

At Coromandel, we commission our crewel embroidered fabric in designs and colours to reflect its early English heritage from Tudor and Jacobean times.

With reference to recurring historic motifs in tapestries of the 16th and 17th centuries and paintings of the Renaissance, we aim to produce authentic fabrics with character, made using similar artisan methods to those used at the time.
Find out more at http://www.coromandel.co.uk/our-fabrics/

Lochlorien crewel
Inspired by the woodland glens of Scotland and Tolkien, shades of green, gold and brown, defined by a striking midnight blue in an open and grand design featuring three large motifs of intricately embroidered latticework flowers surrounded by smaller blooms.

Recommended lining fabric: CC25 Natural Handloom

To order a sample get in touch at [email protected] or visit the website https://www.coromandel.co.uk/

If you have been looking at an old piece of furniture and thinking it could do with a makeover then why not take a look at our portfolio of crewel ideas. You could even makeover the dog too!

See the link to more crewel ideas at https://www.coromandel.co.uk/portfolio/

Coromandel Handlooms are exceptional quality, upholstery weight fabrics which are woven by hand on a loom such as the one Mahatma Gandhi used. It is an ancient and time consuming process resulting in a fabulously soft but tactile cloth which is sufficiently durable to be embroidered upon.
https://www.coromandel.co.uk/natural-handlooms/

A close up look at the intricate detail of Sissinghurst crewel. Inspired by the English country garden, muted pastels in subtle shades of rose, duck egg, lilac, sage, beige and brick in an attractive and tranquil design.
Sissinghurst features approximately 14 shades of colour across 126,000 stitches per metre.
Order a sample or fabric swatch on our website -
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/sissinghurst/

Coromandel Crewel produces unique fabrics are designed to last, often becoming family heirlooms and handed down from generation to generation. They are hand-crafted using only the highest quality materials available and the most durable 2 ply wool to create lengths of crewel embroidery with a timeless appeal.
By using ancient methods of production, we are able to help support a continuing cottage industry and sustainable way of life for our artisans in rural Kashmir, whilst minimising our impact on the environment.

http://www.coromandel.co.uk/

This bedroom has been finished using Crewel's Cotswold Ecru on chair, ottoman, laundry basket and pillow. Strong white embroidery on an ecru ground, stylish and gently contemporary, equally effective in both modern settings and period properties.
Learn more about our variety of handmade crewel fabrics on http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/cotswold-ecru/

Inspired by Hampton Court Palace, regal shades of burgundy, sapphire, emerald and umber in a sumptuous and opulent design featuring large, intricately embroidered motifs – magnificent on four posters and in panelled libraries.
To order a sample please quote Product code: CC46
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/jacobean/

This chair has been recovered in Sissinghurst crewel fabric which would equally at home in an oak panelled dining room or a bedroom.

All our fabric designs are embroidered entirely by hand and between 97200 and 129600 stitches per metre are required for each of our designs resulting in a fabric which is entirely unique.
To see the full range or to order a sample please visit http://www.coromandel.co.uk/

Classic wingback chair reupholstered in Crewel's Natural Cream. Handmade crewel fabric, classic elegance in a richly embroidered cream on cream design.
For samples please quote - Product code CC2.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/natural-cream/

This magnificent 16th century Tudor panelling is on display inside the Duke and Duchess of Suffolk Chamber at Old Hall in Norfolk.
The stool is covered in CC2 Lochlorien crewel from our Historic Collection.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/heritage-collection/

This beautiful room is just part of immersive experience
a guest can enjoy at the Tudor & 17th century Experience an exclusive Tudor themed history retreat. To learn more about The Tudor Experience please visit Tudor & 17th century Experience
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/lochlorien/

Crewel Contemporary Collection

These Crewel fabrics are extremely versatile, being equally at home in Regency and Edwardian townhouses as they are in cutting edge eco-homes or penthouse apartments. They are often used with their matching plain background fabrics (our Handlooms) to create instantly memorable and cost effective design schemes.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/crewel-contemporary-collection/

The making of our fabrics is a cottage industry. Our artisans like to weave outdoors in the fresh air whenever possible.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk

Cushions in Lochlorien embroidered crewel work.

From the Coromandel Heritage Collection, Lochlorien features 11 shades of colour and approx. 100,000 stitches per metre.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/lochlorien/

These striking blinds were made using Crewel's Butterfly fabric by Walker and Walker of Bath https://www.walkerandwalkerofbath.co.uk
Butterfly features discreet shades of blue, grey, and green, with mustard, salmon and bronze featuring delicate motifs interlaced with a bold charcoal stem.
To order a sample or fabric swatch please visit http://www.coromandel.co.uk/

Tub chair in Indigo Slate Grey crewel.
Product code CC8
Inspired by Inigo Jones and Welsh Slate. Strong white embroidery on a grey background.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/inigo-slate-grey/

Our upholstery-weight background cloth is loomed by hand, using the best quality available cotton and taking over 15 hours of work to complete each 10m length of fabric.
Once loomed, the fabric is washed and dried before it can be embroidered upon.
The design is then hand-stencilled onto the background cloth, whilst the highest grade 2 ply wool is dyed in the separate colours required for the embroidery.

To learn more about our hand crafting process please visit the website - http://www.coromandel.co.uk/our-fabrics/

This kitchen has used Inigo Slate Grey Coromandel Crewel to create a striking window dressing.
Product code CC8.
Samples available to order at http://www.coromandel.co.uk/crewel-contemporary-collection/

The Heritage Collection
Our Multicoloured crewel fabrics feature carefully selected colours and tones in keeping with traditional and period properties.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/heritage-collection/

Well today it looks like autumn has truly arrived! So ahead of the weekend we are celebrating with a roaring fire and Coromandel's CC46 Jacobean crewel work on an early 18th century gilded armchair.
With kind permission of the owners of Southwood Hall, East Yorkshire
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/jacobean/
🍁

If you are working on a project please do get in touch for a sample or to order a swatch of our unique, handmade crewels.
Order at http://www.coromandel.co.uk/contact-us/
We deliver worldwide.

CC2 Natural Cream
Classic elegance in a richly embroidered cream on cream design, entirely handmade, 100% natural
See more or order a sample visit http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/natural-cream/

Wingback chair reupholstered in CC2 Natural Cream crewel fabric
Produced to our own specification in limited batches of only 250m of each design at a time each fabric batch is entirely unique. The design is embroidered entirely by hand and, to add to the unique nature of the fabric, we encourage our artisans to initial their work in embroidery if they wish.
To view or to order a sample visit http://www.coromandel.co.uk/crewel-contemporary-collection/

Thank you for sharing Emma's Handmade Curtains, can't wait to see the finished results!

Something slightly different on the table today……loving the crewelwork fabric (Cotswold Ecru) from

Lochlorien crewel in shades of green, gold and brown, defined by a striking midnight blue in an open and grand design.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/lochlorien/

Produced to our own specification in limited batches of only 250m of each design at a time, Coromandel fabrics usually take up to five months to make from commission to completion. Because we use artisan methods, do not buy ‘off the peg’, and need our designs to be faithfully reproduced; each and every design and colour must be meticulously copied metre by metre to recreate a fabric as close as possible in both pattern and tone to the previous batch.

Read more about our unique fabrics and order a sample at http://www.coromandel.co.uk/

Sissinghurst crewel is embroidered entirely by hand. Each metre of fabric contains 126,000 stitches and a single metre takes 7 days to embroider.
When finished the artist will embroider their inititals into the batch making each length of fabric a unique work of art ready to transform your home.
Recommended lining fabric: CC25 Natural Handloom
For more information or to order a sample please visit our website http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/sissinghurst/

Inspired by the lovely stone properties of the Cotswolds.

Stylish and gently contemporary, equally effective in both modern settings and period properties requiring a more up to date look.
Recommended lining: CC26 Ecru Handloom
Available with worldwide shipping.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/cotswold-ecru/

This Victorian nursing chair looks wonderful recovered by in crewel Butterfly. Order your sample quoting- product code CC24.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/butterfly/

Produced to our own specification in limited batches of only 250m of each design at a time, Coromandel fabrics usually take up to five months to make from commission to completion.

Because we use artisan methods, do not buy ‘off the peg’, and need our designs to be faithfully reproduced; each and every design and colour must be meticulously copied metre by metre to recreate a fabric as close as possible in both pattern and tone to the previous batch.

Inevitably, this is harder, more time consuming and more expensive than producing an ‘off the peg’ fabric on a machined background and featuring any design and colours available to hand, which is how many fabrics produced only for the retail market can be made more cheaply.

Most crewels are valued according to the overall weight, the quality of work and materials and the number of stitches involved and some of our designs feature nearly 130,000 stitches per metre which can be three or four times as many as those on apparently similar fabrics.
See more or order a sample at http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/sissinghurst/

CC2 Natural Cream
Classic elegance in a richly embroidered cream on cream design – best seen held up to the window to experience the magical effect of sunlight through the embroidery – the absolute height of luxury in a bedroom with morning light streaming in.

For those wanting a more discreet effect, interlining will make the fabric opaque, still allowing for an opulent and tactile experience without any obvious fuss.

A favourite with top interior designers.

Recommended lining: CC25 Natural Handloom

To see more please visit our website - http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/natural-cream/

At the end of the week we are taking another look at one of the magnificent four poster beds at Old Hall in Norfolk.
The stunning Duke and Duchess of Suffolk Chamber at Old Hall features a magnificent early Tudor four poster bed as well as that fine heavy
beamed fireplace complete with impressive apotropaic fire scorch marks!
The four poster bed, 16th century chair and curtain
pelmet are all finished in CC2 Lochlorien from our
Historic Collection.

This beautiful room is just part of immersive experience
a guest can enjoy at the Tudor & 17th century Experience an exclusive Tudor themed history retreat.
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/lochlorien/

We love it when our customers share with us the new ways they have used our crewel fabrics. This Inigo Slate Grey was recently used as a wall covering in a castle!
Let us know how you have used your Crewel and share some
http://www.coromandel.co.uk/

The making of colour
Sharing these fascinating behind the scenes images of our crewel, traditional hand made process.

As you can see not only are our crewels hand-loomed, but are also dyed by hand.
As the multicoloured fabrics in our Heritage Collection feature as many as 14 different shades of colour, the dyeing process for the wool needed for a single design may take up to 28 hours and then another 24 hours is required to allow the wool to dry before it can be used.

To learn more about our artisan crafting process please visit our website http://www.coromandel.co.uk/

This tub chair has been upcycled using Inigo Slate Grey which features strong white embroidery on a grey background, inspired by Inigo Jones and Welsh Slate.

Inigo Slate Grey crewel pairs beautifully with CC28 Slate Handloom lining.

http://www.coromandel.co.uk/product/inigo-slate-grey