Raffia Embroidery

Discover bold and brilliant raffia embroidery with popular fashion designer Tihara Smith (@tiharasmith).Create 10 vibrant, contemporary, Caribbean-inspired designs ranging from colourful hoop embroideries and striking wall hangings, to a simple bag, zipped pouch and cushion, all embroidered with vibrant designs!Mouth-wateringly colourful 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 raffia ribbon and natural raffia fabric, Tihara takes you through her unique process to create bold and beautiful embroideries that are perfect beginner-friendly projects: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.Full-size templates are included, so you can get started straight away.Choose from 10 stunning projects, ranging from colourful hoop embroideries and striking wall hangings, to making your own simple bag, zipped pouch and cushion, all embroidered with vibrant designs including flowers, foliage and wildlife.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 and straw hat to give them a new, modern flair that's personal to you.Join Tihara on a journey of discovery into the history of raffia craft, discover its place in her family's Windrush story, and bring some Caribbean joy into your home with her vibrant, eye-catching designs!See more of Tihara's designs: @tiharasmith and www.tiharasmith.com

Tihara Smith is a fashion designer and textile artist, passionate about her Caribbean heritage and sharing the Windrush story. Her fashion designs have featured in museums and galleries across London. She is the founder of an award-winning start-up fashion, accessories and lifestyle brand, selling greeting cards, accessories and raffia embroidery art, and in 2025 Tihara's work was recognized as part of the '35 under 35' initiation by the King's Foundation. Tihara lives in London, UK, where she also runs raffia embroidery hoop art workshops. This is her first book with Search Press. See more of her work on her website: www.tiharasmith.com and @tiharasmith on Instagram.