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Imogen Mellisa
Embroidered Jewellery
Imogen Mellisa is a contemporary jewellery designer and textile artist who specialises in embroidered jewellery and wearable art. Based in the UK, she has developed a unique niche combining traditional embroidery techniques with modern jewelry design, creating pieces that blur the boundaries between craft and fine art.
Imogen’s work is characterised by intricate hand embroidery on fabric bases, often incorporating beads, metallic threads, and semi-precious stones. Her pieces range from delicate everyday jewellery to statement art pieces, all unified by her meticulous attention to detail and innovative use of textile techniques in jewellery applications.
Trained in both textile arts and jewellery making, Imogen brings a multidisciplinary approach to her work. She is particularly known for her techniques in combining soft textiles with metal findings, creating jewellery that is both structurally sound and artistically compelling.
As an educator, Imogen teaches workshops on embroidered jewellery techniques, showing students how to create professional-quality pieces using accessible materials and tools. Her teaching covers everything from basic embroidery stitches to complex beading techniques and jewellery construction methods. She has exhibited her work in galleries and craft fairs throughout the UK and maintains an active online presence, sharing her techniques and inspiration.
