At the heart of Sarabande is a dedication to craft - to artists deeply committed to material, process and the act of making itself.
We’re reflecting on craft not simply as technique, but as a language of material, process and time.
The hand remains visible throughout: repetitive gestures, instinctive processes, materials shaped through patience, precision and experimentation.
In celebration of London Craft Week, we’re spotlighting a selection of works exploring contemporary craft through texture, repetition and material exploration.
Discover our craft edit via the link in bio 🔗
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House of Bandits is a gallery by Sarabande Foundation (@sarabandefoundation ) housing unique and limited-edition works by artists-in-residence and alumni. All purchases directly support the foundation, the artists and future generations of creatives.
Never a dull moment with Siphiwe 🎨
We stepped into @s_i_p_h_i_w_e ’s Haggerston studio… enjoy watching her bring drawings to life with pastel and oil sticks as she opens up about her practice and inspirations.
Siphiwe Nokukhanya Mnguni is a British–Zimbabwean artist and curator whose multidisciplinary work explores the Black female figure and themes of identity, womanhood, community, and perception. Her work uses abstract figuration to celebrate diverse figures and reimagine how they are seen within contemporary culture.
🧵 Threads of care, stitched with memory…
Last night, High Road resident Tom Hallimond (@stegodyphus ) led a beautiful Soft Sculpture Portraiture workshop at Sarabande as part of @londoncraftweek .
Participants explored themes of care, memory, and lived experience through tactile, intuitive making — embracing loose threads, visible mending, irregular forms, and the emotional weight held in fabric. The evening celebrated the honest traces of the hand and the personal narratives that emerge when materials are allowed to respond.
A heartfelt thank you to Tom and everyone who brought their stories, garments, and presence to the session. ❤️
Our third edition of our NYC graduate survival guide, ‘WhatNow?’, was a HUGE success❗️
Bringing WhatNow? to New York gave creatives from the city and nearby states the chance to sit in on 1-to-1 workstations with leading professionals across the creative industries, offering invaluable insights from some of the best in fashion, art, and more. WhatNow? supports students and graduates to increase their chances of being employed and bolster their design portfolios.
Thank you @thestandardhighline for having us, and to all our amazing mentors that joined us for the day ❤️
Stay tuned, WhatNow? 2026 LDN coming soon!!! Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear…
We’re halfway through What Now?, our careers fair at The Standard, High Line, New York. Here are some moments from the day and quotes from attendees so far ❤️
The workstations have been busy all morning with graduates and career changers having 1:1 conversations with industry professionals. Real questions, honest advice, and practical next steps.
What Now? supports graduates and career changers by giving them direct access to industry professionals to refine their creative vision, explore real career options, and get practical tips for their next steps!
So many of us fall in love with a creator or a brand not just for what they make, but for the world they create.
From colors and visuals to tone of voice and storytelling, the most memorable creators and brands don’t just exist—they immerse us. In a crowded digital space, building a strong identity isn’t optional; it’s what makes people stop, connect, and come back for more.
To unpack what makes a strong creative identity, we brought together Emma Hope Allwood, Christopher Lawson, and Emily Chapps to discuss world-building, storytelling, aesthetics, and how to create a cohesive presence across your practice.
Here are some key quotes from the panel discussion ➡️
Torishéju (@_torisheju_ ) dresses Jack Harlow (@jackharlow ) in custom TORISHÉJU for the 2026 #MetGala
Currently in residence at our High Road Studios in Tottenham, TORISHÉJU, founded by Torishéju Dumi, is a womenswear and menswear label redefining contemporary fashion through the study of shape, form, and fabric, blending timelessness with urgency. Congratulations Torishéju ❤️
Sarabande designers Sinéad O’Dwyer (@sjodwyer ), Michaela Stark (@michaelastark ) and Yoav Hadari featured in the 2026 @metcostumeinstitute exhibition, ‘Costume Art’.
The exhibition is curated by Sarabande ambassador Andrew Bolton OBE, Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute, and pairs garments and accessories from the institute with paintings, sculptures, and other works spanning more than 5,000 years, organised around thematic “body types” such as the Naked Body, Classical Body, Pregnant Body, Aging Body, and Anatomical Body.
Yoav’s “Corpus Nervina 0.0” dress was first presented at Sarabande for their AW23 show, “Quilaterally”, whilst in residence at our haggerston studios, with textiles in collaboration with fellow Sarabande resident Anouska Samms (@anouskasamms ).
Congratulations Sinéad, Michaela and Yoav ❤️
Last night we hosted IB Kamara (@ibkamara ) in conversation with Nell Kalonji (@nellkalonji ) for our INSPIRED talk series. One of the most influential and visionary creatives of his generation — former editor-in-chief of Dazed and currently Creative Director of Off-White while also handling creative direction for Madonna’s upcoming album Confessions II — IB reflected honestly on his journey so far, on identity, culture, collaboration, and the irreplaceable soul of human creativity.
➡️ Swipe through for the standout highlights from the evening.
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Thank you so much IB & Nell ❤️
What a Joy this studio is!
Joy Bonfield Colombara (@joy_bc ) is a goldsmith and sculptress whose practice both honors and deconstructs classical representations of femininity, mythology, and beauty. Her work is rich in narrative, blending wearable art with miniature sculpture to explore themes of deconstruction and reconstruction.
Here she is finishing up a pair of engagement rings with diamond and saphire, polishing before they’re sent off to the happy couple!
Sam Rock (@samrocksamrock ) unveils new story titled ‘Heart Condition’, capturing Bangkok for Double Magazine
In residence at Sarabande from 2017-18, Sam is a highly regarded photographer known for his ability to capture the subtle beauty in the everyday. With a versatile approach that spans fine art, editorial, and commercial photography, Sam’s work blends technical skill with an intuitive, almost cinematic eye for detail.
Whether he’s working with black and white or experimenting with colour, Sam’s images have always evoked a sense of intimacy, drawing viewers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
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@double_magazine
Photography by @samrocksamrock
Casting @kyrasophie
Production @townprod
Local Production @sol.mgmt
A natter with Jane in her Haggerston studio
Jane Preston (@jane_preston_ceramics ) is a British ceramic artist creating sculptures inspired by nature’s shapes, balance, and metaphors. Her work explores communication through form, responding to the pleasure and pain of lived experience. Here Jane works on a stoneware clay sculpture with pink and white velvet underglaze high fired 🩷
