Tabitha Sowden

Lisbon, PORTUGAL

Jewellery that combines craftsmanship with sculptural techniques

Tabitha was born in the UK and raised in Milan and later returned to London to study visual arts at Kingston University.
Subsequent extended stays in Brazil introduced her to local artisan workshops, where she started making jewellery and accessories from natural materials like wood, coconut shell, soapstone, seeds, and natural fibres. She acquired manual skills and techniques by working alongside local craftsmen.

This experience, combined with a two-year course in Jewellery & Silversmithing at the Sir John Cass Faculty of Art and Design in London, honed her manual skills and understanding of metals.
Throughout her career, Tabitha has explored various materials and crafting techniques. Much of her work involves trial and error, with only the most instinctively appealing ideas reaching production. Her unique blend of sculptural techniques and a keen aesthetic sense, has resulted in producing timeless, distinct items of jewellery that embody her artistic journey and expertise.