Origin

Origin Awards – week 1

'Ochre' (150x20cm) by Makeba Lewis; Photo: Makeba Lewis, 2008

'Ochre' (150x20cm) by Makeba Lewis; Photo: Makeba Lewis, 2008

Every year, awards at Origin celebrate the best in contemporary craft. This year we are proud to announce the following awards which were presented at the fair.

'Beads Brooch' (46x6cm) by Wendy Pacey; Photo: Jeremy Johns, 2007

'Beads Brooch' (46x6cm) by Wendy Pacey; Photo: Jeremy Johns, 2007

'Large Teardrop Neckpiece' (33x26x2.5cm) by Katherine Wardropper; Photo: Chris Newton, 2008

'Large Teardrop Neckpiece' (33x26x2.5cm) by Katherine Wardropper; Photo: Chris Newton, 2008

'Cracked Bucket' (30x30mm) by Louise Loder; Photo: Uyen Luu, 2008

'Cracked Bucket' (30x30mm) by Louise Loder; Photo: Uyen Luu, 2008

Shortlisting for the UK Trade & Investment Award for Export, Evening Standard Homes & Property Award for Best Domestic Product, Selvedge magazine Award for Excellence in Textiles, Association of Contemporary Jewellery (ACJ) Award and Crafts Council Patrons Award for Best Newcomer has taken place for week 1 of Origin.

The results are as follows:

UKTI Award for Export
Makeba Lewis
Amanda Notarianni
Wendy-Sarah Pacey
Katherine Wardropper
Maggie Williams

Evening Standard Homes & Property – Best Domestic Product
Nick Barberton
Louise Loder
Margo Selby

Selvedge – Excellence in Textiles
Samantha Bryan
Andrea Williamson
Tessuti
Keskusta

ACJ Jewellery Award
Jane Adam
Amy Duggan
Will Evans

Crafts Council Patrons Award for Best Newcomer
Tithi Kutchamuch
Merete Rasmussen