Hand & Lock London

Founded in 1767, Hand & Lock is London’s oldest embroidery atelier, renowned for its craftsmanship and expertise in embroidery and embellishment. For over two and a half centuries, the atelier has created exquisite hand embroidery for the Royal Family, international fashion houses, the Royal Armed Forces, Savile Row and costume designers for theatre, film and television.

Hand & Lock are committed to sharing our embroidery know how and inspiring the next generation of embroiderers. Since 2001 we have promoted a programme of embroidery education and advancement by creating the annual international embroidery competition The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery and also establishing our School for Embroidery & Creative Arts which delivers online and in-person courses worldwide. Whether you are interested in our embellishment services or learning the art of embroidery Hand & Lock are here to help.