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Well-curated shop featuring lovingly hand-crafted textiles, jewellery, clothing, paintings and other

10/01/2025

New Year SALE in the shop .. with generous reductions !
New opening hours for 2025 !!
WEDNESDAY -SATURDAY 11-6
Closed on Sundays for now ....

19/12/2024

Checks .. rough with the smooth ! Coarse wool plaid shawl or throw with colourful tassels all hand woven in Gujarat . Very very warm ! Stunning robe , resist natural dyed check in heavy silk fabric .. soft, warm and elegant ... 🎄
# handmade

11/12/2024

Age old craft from Kashmir in India ...hand painted papier- mache boxes ..so pretty and pleasing .. perfect box for jewellery !

08/12/2024

Hand carved semi-precious Carnelian. Warm and vibrant colour for winter ,both the earrings and even the stones for the necklace are HAND CARVED .... (not machine faceted ) nuggets of stone ,organic and beautiful ...

06/12/2024

Sumptuous pure silk satin clamp dyed scarves by master craftspeople in Gujarat India ... bought on a recent trip to India , a joy to choose ! no two the same ..

01/12/2024

Festive greenery 🎄....

24/11/2024

Some exquisite purses and pouches have just arrived from Japan ... beautifully crafted using remnants of antique kimono silk .. a stunning and useful gift 💝

21/11/2024

Hand stitch embroidery - powerful 💫

17/11/2024

Love is all you need ....💕
Heart shape silver pendant ❤️

16/11/2024

Quilt wearing ... beautifully styled by her Aunty .... 💕

14/11/2024

Exquisite hand embroidery ... it's amazing to think these pure cashmere shawls are hand woven and then meticulously hand embroidered in silk thread . These are our more elaborate ones we have others in the shop ... they are just so soft light and luxurious ....❤️

31/10/2024

Diwali / Halloween/ Orange Vibe here today .. nice new soft cotton pjs in ...
Happy Diwali 🪔 and Happy Halloween 🎃 !

13/10/2024

In my favourite corner at Chelsea Town Hall - fair.
airing the textiles ..all of which are being admired ( and bought !) by fellow textile enthusiasts! Lots of chat and lots more to learn ...

12/10/2024

Taking these vintage cotton dhurries with me to the Antique and Vintage Textile Fair tomorrow at Chelsea Town Hall 10-4 .. a must for all textile enthusiasts and the money goes to a good cause supporting textile innovators and conservators

26/09/2024

Shadows .... antiquities

12/09/2024

Autumn 🍂... blanket wrap scarf ... layers ...textiles and texture ..all handwoven , tapestry and tassel detail in the wrap ... we saw them weaving these while Gujarat India .. stopping and starting as they carefully weave in the detail ...patterns past down through the generations .

08/09/2024

Time for a wrap ... antique Khes throw ... cotton ,hand woven in Punjab in what is now Pakistan ... a pre partition rare textile. Nonetheless robust and reversible both sides pretty .Divine as a bed / sofa / shoulder throw ...we have a fabulous selection of these pieces in the shop .
# reversible

05/09/2024

Love these ! 😍Just arrived .. big and bold but light to wear ...

Address

196 Regents Park Road
London
NW18XP

Opening Hours

11am - 5pm

Telephone

+442077220438

Website

http://www.gallery196.com/

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Gallery196 is an emporium of colour, exuberance and artistry, bringing together exotic textiles and craft from across the world to a small corner of Primrose Hill.

As owner and buyer, Sue's aim is to find genuine pieces, celebrating the integrity, skill and often humour of the artisan. Having gone to work in India as a weaving professional over 30 years ago, Sue continues to find inspiration in the strong cultural identity of an ever changing continent. She has good friends and connections, built up overtime, and is full of admiration for the craftsmanship and ingenuity of the people. While the fine craftsmanship of yesteryear may be in decline, in its place emerges a young generation of designers taking the indigenous craft skills and reinterpreting them.

Sue's many years of industry experience has led her to working as a lecturer and consultant in India, Egypt and the UK. She continues to enjoy mentoring and encouraging new enterprises to ensure that these skills are kept alive.