London, March 2014. KateWhiteheadTextiles‬ © 2015 Kate

I am currently working on creating  a collection of  'Boro' inspired fabrics of different sizes to take with me to Central Saint Martins in March. 

My Utelier profile. KateWhiteheadTextiles‬ © 2015 Kate

My work is now live on Utelier. 

http://www.utelier.com/profiles/113

I am an artist and designer specialising in weave, embroidery and interiors. I use poor materials to produce unconventional items of beauty and distinction that can be worn, hung or framed. I find inspiration in the forgotten, overlooked and abandoned. My passion and creativity has brought me success, receiving awards in the UK and artist in residency in Morocco. My work is to be shown in Selvedge window.

My Honours & Awards. KateWhiteheadTextiles‬ © 2015 Kate

         

My Honours & Awards

Clothworkers Foundation Award

Commendation from the Clothworkers foundation award for a material constructed for either a fashion or interiors product,created by non conventional means 2013

Embroidery sponsorship-Madeira 2012


Winner of the Holland and Sherry award for a woven fabric 2012


Commendation from the Clothworkers foundation award for a woven fabric for mens or womenswear including accessories 2012


work featured at the knit and stitch show 2011

A snippet from my Moroccan journey. KateWhiteheadTextiles‬ © 2015 Kate

I have returned from my Moroccan adventure full of creative inspiration and admiration for the people of Essaouira. I have brought textiles home with me and a knowledge of Moroccan craft and culture that I could only learn first hand. I have made new friends and have many tales to share. Here are a few of the photographs I took. 

                                               

                                           

                                           

                                               

                                               

                     

Holland and Sherry Award 2012

I was awarded  first prize in the Holland and Sherry award for a woven fabric in any fibre or blend in the Bradford Textiles Society Design competition. 

Clothworkers' Foundation Award 2012

I was awarded a commendation in the Clothworkers' Foundation award for a woven fabric for mens or womenswear ,including accessories in the Bradford Textiles Society competition 2012

Paper, embroidery and stitch. KateWhiteheadTextiles‬ © 2015 Kate