KEIKO HASEGAWA
‘Keiko is a lively, creative woman, deeply involved in her craft. I’m drawn to the traditional Japanese shapes and colours of these everyday objects. It takes years of experience of hand and eye to become a good potter. Keiko’s work shows her mastery.
Craftsmanship and quality have always been important and always will be.’
- MARGARET HOWELL
For Paris Design Week 2022, Margaret Howell is highlighting the works of Japanese ceramicist Keiko Hasegawa, presenting a collection of specially commissioned, hand thrown tableware.
The collection encompasses a set of bowls and teacups in an oxblood glaze, a traditional Chinese finish dating back to the eighteenth century, together with beakers in a new indigo colourway.
Using high-quality grade clay, Keiko has developed a variety of firing techniques to enhance and control the depth of colour in her individually handmade glazes.
Keiko’s handmade stoneware ceramics are available to purchase at Margaret Howell, 6 Place de la Madeleine, Paris.
Fox Brothers 250 Year Anniversary
Margaret Howell has collaborated with Fox Brothers & Co Ltd on a specially commissioned fabric development to mark the British weaver’s 250-year anniversary.
'In recognition of Fox Brothers’ 250-year anniversary we have commissioned one of their classic pinstripe designs. For me, a timeless design, and an equal match to the enduring quality of Fox’s woollen flannels and worsteds.'
– MARGARET HOWELL
The classic pinstripe design, reissued from an archive book at the Fox Brothers mill in Wellington, Somerset, has been redeveloped in a matt, lightweight wool, in relaxed tailored separates for men and women.
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A Working Space - 34 Wigmore Street
In 2002, Margaret Howell worked with architect William Russell on the design of the shop, studio, and offices at Wigmore Street. Since then, the space has been used to present seasonal collections, and host events and exhibitions.
'I wanted something that was more than just a retail space. I wanted it to be alive: to have a sense of activity, to acknowledge the whole company, and the workforce involved in producing what is on display. I felt that it should be a place in which the customer could feel at ease and comfortable.'
– Margaret Howell
To mark the 20-year anniversary, Margaret has collaborated with filmmaker Emily Richardson on a short film that goes behind the scenes of the retail front of house to show how the building and the company work for each other.
Alongside the film, from 19 - 31 August there will be a display in the Wigmore Street shop of photographs and quotes from long-standing customers, collaborators, and members of staff.
View the full film on our website
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