Origin 2009 Overall Award Winners

Each year, Origin: The London Craft Fair nominates craft makers exhibiting at the fair for awards sponsored by various high profile bodies in the craft world. Throughout updates during the event, we announced the names of winners and shortlisted nominees for each phase of Origin.

Recapping the last 2 weeks, here are the overall winners for each week and category.

Association of Contemporary Jewellery (ACJ) – Award for Jewellery
Joint winners
Andrew Lamb – jewellery
Leah Miles – paper jewellery

Crafts Magazine – Best Contribution to the Show
Week 1: Wycliffe Stutchbury, Wood Compositions
Week 2: Annette Bugansky Design, ceramics

Evening Standard Homes and Property – Best Domestic Product
Week 1: Lucian Taylor, Silver
Week 2: Louisa Taylor, ceramics

The UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Award for Export
Overall winner: Leto & Ariadne, Hand-woven silk scarves
Joint second: Timea Sido – ‘tangled’ contemporary ceramics and
Louisa Taylor, ceramics

Selvedge Magazine Excellence in Textiles Award
Week 1: Carréducker LLP – Fine crafted bespoke shoes
Week 2: Sarah Tyssen, Textiles