The Manchester Tiara embroidery kit – inspired by Cartier
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This beautiful embroidery kit has been made exclusively for the V&A Cartier exhibition by heritage embroidery house, Hand & Lock. With luxurious materials including silver bullion thread, crystals and beads, alongside a step-by-step guide grounded in 250 years of expertise, it's everything you need to craft an intricate and attention-grabbing needlework inspired by the glamorous flourishes of Cartier's Manchester tiara.
Contents:
• Metallic bullion, purl, beads and crystals
• Cotton thread and needles
• A printed fabric base
• An easy-to-follow guide
Design inspired by:
The Manchester Tiara
Cartier Paris, 1903
Commissioned for Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Join V&A Jewellery curator Helen Molesworth as she unboxes Cartier's Manchester tiara.
Dimensions
19cm x 12.7cm (7.5 x 5 in)
Composition
Chenille polyester base fabric, bullion thread, metal beads, glass crystals, cotton thread. With needles and storage tin.
Colour
Blue
Silver
Product code
170088
Delivery
Recommended final order dates for delivery in time for Christmas:
• Thursday 18 December for standard UK orders
• Friday 5 December for Custom Prints or International orders
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Custom prints
Each print is made to order and dispatched separately to other V&A Shop products, for UK delivery only. The charges and estimated timescales below are in addition to our standard delivery charge when bought together with a V&A Shop product. However, delivery is free for all orders over £60.
Returns
An extended returns window is granted for purchases over the Christmas period. Orders placed from Saturday 1 November 2025 can be returned until Tuesday 20 January 2026, subject to our usual eligibility criteria.
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Cartier
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