I'm Anne-Marie, the weaver behind The Perennial Weaver, based in Twickenham, Greater London. My passion lies in creating unique, handwoven textiles that bring warmth, beauty, and craftsmanship into everyday life. Each piece I create is made with care, blending traditional weaving techniques with my own artistic vision.
My love for textiles began in childhood, learning embroidery from my grandmother and sewing on my mother's Singer machine. But it was a visit to the Anni Albers exhibition at Tate Modern that truly sparked my fascination with weaving. Since then, I've explored different techniques, working with various looms and materials to refine my craft.
For me, weaving is more than a skill - it's a meditative process that requires patience, creativity, and an understanding of how different fibres interact. I work intuitively, letting each piece develop naturally, embracing the unique character that comes from handweaving.
Every item I create is unique, woven by hand, and designed to be both beautiful and functional. My collection includes scarves, bags, cushions, table runners, and table mats, each crafted with care to bring a touch of artistry into everyday life. The scarves are lightweight and breathable for summer, and soft and cosy for winter, woven from materials like linen, bamboo, alpaca, and merino wool. The bags combine durability with timeless style, perfect for everyday use. The cushions feature textured covers that add warmth and individuality to any space, while the table runners are designed to bring a handcrafted touch to your dining table. The table mats elevate everyday dining with texture and colour, offering a subtle, yet beautiful addition to your home.
I take inspiration from nature, travel, and architecture, experimenting with a variety of fibres such as silk, cotton, and wool. Each material behaves differently, influencing the colours, patterns, and textures of the final piece. I embrace the subtle imperfections of handweaving, knowing they add character and authenticity to my work, making each piece truly one of a kind.
I take great pride in crafting beautiful, timeless pieces that blend tradition with contemporary style. Hearing how my work brings joy to others means the world to me—here's what my customers have to say.
I so much enjoy wearing Perennial Weaver's scarves
"I so much enjoy wearing Perennial Weaver's scarves created by Anne Marie. They are all made from original, bespoke designs and woven in intricate ways using great colour combinations of natural yarns and wools. This combination of attributes makes them distinctive and especially important to me given the very limited choice of scarves for males that one typically finds these days in High street stores. Anne Marie's products are most definitely highly recommended for their originality, comfort, stylishness and joy in wearing."
The price doesn't reflect the high standard of craftmanship
"I am very pleased with the scarf I bought from Perennial Weaver. The price doesn't reflect the high standard of craftmanship. And I am very pleased that Perennial Weaver only makes unique pieces"
Anne-Marie is so passionate about her weaving
"Anne-Marie is so passionate about her weaving. She produces beautifully crafted items. If you are looking for something unique, then Perennial Weaver is for you"
I feel your tlc
"I feel your tlc through your beautiful creations"