Alicia Rowbotham: Sustainable Textile Artist and Bespoke Design Studio

Alicia Rowbotham is a London-based multidisciplinary textile designer and artist known for her focus on material innovation and sustainable luxury. After graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2019, Alicia Rowbotham founded her studio in 2020 to specialize in bespoke textiles for contemporary interiors. Her practice revolves around the concept of circularity, where she repurposes industrial textile waste and luxury surplus—such as silk, cotton, and leather—into high-value art pieces. By employing traditional techniques like hand weaving, passementerie, and embroidery alongside experimental metal and leather work, Alicia Rowbotham produces intricate wall hangings, rugs, and soft sculptures. Her work has been showcased at the London Design Festival and Première Vision and featured in publications like Forbes and Elle Decoration. Alicia Rowbotham collaborates closely with interior designers and architects to develop site-specific works that challenge traditional notions of waste. Through projects like 'Waste Not, Want Not,' she emphasizes the environmental impact of the textile industry while demonstrating how discarded materials can be transformed into artisanal objects. Her commitment to responsible design extends to her role as a researcher and educator, fostering collaborations between manufacturers and creative practitioners to improve waste management within the production cycle.