Monika de Silva creates stunning artisan tassels that serve as unique fashion accessories and enhance any interior decor.
Discover our unique handcrafted interior decor and fashion accessories, featuring exquisite artisan tassels that elevate any space.
Tassel making is a sub craft of passementerie, which involves creating elaborate trimmings such as artisan tassels, braids, and gold or silver cord for fashion accessories and interior decor. Today, increasing amounts of passementerie are manufactured in larger quantities using power machinery by big manufacturers across many countries. However, there are still a few individual makers in the UK who specialize in crafting bespoke tassels entirely by hand.
The last couple of years have shown a steady rise in classic contemporary style, which showcases modern, clean lines mixed with classic elements in a predominantly neutral color palette. This style emphasizes textures and finishes rather than colors and patterns. Innovative materials are now being used to create artisan tassels, including leather, glass, and metal, making them a unique addition to both fashion accessories and interior decor.
Tassels are great styling accessories because they are so versatile. Larger artisan tassels are perfect for tiebacks or wall hangings, while mid-size versions are ideal for draping over books and boxes on shelves and tables. Smaller tassels can be used on cushions, throws, bolsters, and even door handles and knobs. Tiny tassels make fun fashion accessories for bags and jewellery. Literally, there’s nothing you can’t adorn with a tassel in your interior decor!
I am a classically trained professional interior designer. In my final year at university, I turned my attention towards interior textiles and soft furnishings. After graduation, I started creating my own interior textiles, including artisan tassels and trims. I discovered that the available tassel range on the market was too old-fashioned and ornate for contemporary styles, which left a gap in the market. This realization sparked my journey into making artisan tassels. Since then, I have crafted tassels for prestigious residential and commercial projects, collaborated with well-known design studios, and worked with private clients to enhance their interior decor with stylish fashion accessories.