For over 150 years, Watts & Co. has been handcrafting the finest vestments and furnishings, rich in colour and splendid embroidery. Their combined showroom and workroom in Westminster is a rare opportunity to see unique and beautiful craftsmanship in action, where traditional techniques turn rolls of silks into liturgical masterpieces.
Watts was founded in 1874 by three esteemed architects of the Gothic Revival: George Gilbert Scott Jr, Thomas Garner, and George Frederick Bodley. Ever since, they have been at the helm of ecclesiastical design in Britain, crafting vestments for Royal services and cathedrals worldwide.
This tour will delve into Watts’ workroom, offering a detailed insight into their hand-craftsmanship techniques and their store of liturgical designs, as well as an exclusive look at specially selected embroideries from their archive.
Meeting Place: Watts and Co Showroom, 7 Tufton Street, SW1P 3QE