Raffia Embroidery

Discover bold and brilliant raffia embroidery!

Create 10 vibrant, contemporary, Caribbean-inspired designs with popular fashion designer Tihara Smith (@tiharasmith).

Mouth-wateringly colorful and gorgeously tactile, Tihara's striking raffia embroidery designs are inspired by her Caribbean heritage, and will bring a burst of sunshine into your home. Using different raffia types - natural, synthetic and paper - Tihara takes you through her unique process to create bold and beautiful embroideries:

All the tools and materials are clearly set out so you know exactly where to begin. The simple stitches are explained step by step, along with practical know-how for working with raffia ribbon and raffia fabric, making this suitable for crafters of all abilities. Choose from 10 stunning projects, ranging from colorful hoop embroideries and striking wall hangings, to making your own simple bag, zipped pouch and cushion, all embroidered with vibrant designs. Raffia embroidery can also be applied to a variety of clothing, accessories and home decor. Tihara shows you in easy steps how to embellish an existing denim jacket, pair of jeans and straw hat to give them a new, modern flair that's personal to you. Full-size templates are included, so you can get started straight away.

Join Tihara on a journey of discovery into the Windrush story, and bring some Caribbean joy into your home with her vibrant, eye-catching designs that you will be proud to say you embroidered yourself!

See more of Tihara's designs: @tiharasmith and www.tiharasmith.com