Artist Brian Elstak wanted a large-sized embroidered badge of one of his designs. It was to be used as an invitation to his L.O.B.I. ARCADE exhibition. We transferred the richness in details and colours as meticulously as possible.
The crest of the municipality of Albrandswaard, embroidered for the mayor’s chair (type A2020 Extra Verta). “After requesting various quotes, we finally went with Het Borduurburo. Because of their pleasant and clear communication and their technical advice and input. It reassured us that this complex design was in good hands here. A highly pleasant collaboration produced a beautiful result. In the future I will take requests such as this one directly to Het Borduurburo.” Manager of product development at Ahrend.
“Upcycling in the most spectacular way! My beautiful leather skirt had oil stains on it and was looking shabby. Through some useful connections, I was put in touch with Het Borduurburo. And now this piece of red leather is more beautiful than ever before! This skirt has been given a new lease of life. I am thrilled!” Actress Anne-Marie Jung.
This is the invitation to the haute couture collection ‘Patchworks’ SS20. The invitation is hand embroidered in a cross stitch. The embroidery process was filmed and sent to the guests by way of invitation.
Knap in je mondkap, was one of the first suppliers of fashionable facemasks in March 2020. Rianne Mertens asked Het Borduurburo to collaborate on developing a luxury item embellished with embroidery.
From one design (approximately A3 size) we made various types of embroidery for jewellery artist Truike Verdegaal. For the collection ‘Creating Space’ 2021. We used different kinds of fabrics, from heavy kelim fabric to organza and finally we did lace embroidery as well. It is interesting to see how a single design can be embroidered in multiple ways, each time with a different outcome.
"I had been thinking about incorporating my illustrations into a small collection for quite a while. Clothing items. It was not immediately clear to me which technique I envisaged for this on clothing. Until I met Martine. She instantly made me feel that she could transform them the way I wanted. Step by step she changed my design into embroidery. I totally recognise my own signature in this. I am extremely pleased with the result." Anne Stooker, illustrator.
The Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture AW19 Spiritual Glamour collection consists of natural ingredients and plant-based fabrics combined with much handcraft. This holistic approach is illustrated through various embroidery techniques that have been implemented as abstract works of art. Viktor & Rolf’s feel and vision were brought to life through an intensive and enjoyable collaboration between Het Borduurburo and the studio.
“After our initial meeting it was immediately clear to us that we wanted to work with Het Borduurburo,” says Ana Montoya, designer for the high-end Dutch lingerie label Love Stories. “Martine arrived well prepared for our first meeting. She had brought along some samples she had made specially. We found them inspiring and they gave us the confidence that we could leave this large order for 400 pieces of embroidery in her capable and creative hands.”
“For the opera La Morte d’Orfeo, we needed someone at short notice, who could embroider an entire man’s suit with rhinestones. And we wanted it done in such a way that a particular colour pattern would emerge”, says Ton Joling, head of the hats department at the Dutch National Opera. “We prefer to keep everything in-house, so when we do have to outsource, we want to be one hundred per cent certain that that person has a feel for the handwork and the costume. We searched for a while and then found Martine. In her other work we not only recognised the refinement and taste, but also a sense of speed and focus in her embroidery. That’s when we knew we had found the right person.”
“Het Borduurburo offers hope for the future”, says Ronald van der Kemp. “It is now possible to produce right here, in the Netherlands, even when it comes to fine embroidery. Martine has the finesse and level of taste that is required for an international top quality product. Combined with her technical knowledge and creative passion, this makes her a unique craftsman, of which no equal exists in the Netherlands. It is a liberating idea that someone with her abilities and talents, who has mastered this unique specialty, is close by.”
Kama exclusive, embroidered birth cloths, for which Het Borduurburo realises the final personalisation. Tailormade. Rapid adaptability is of the essence, as is the option of fast delivery.
Lilian Driessen, the founder of fashion label Atelier Maria Lux, wanted to have a special historical piece restored. An antique and unique jacket was once completely put together by connecting small satin straps. Due to the wear and the transience of time, this fabric had become so fragile -not wearable anymore- that it was restored in a contemporary way.
In 2013 Bugaboo, high quality Dutch stroller brand, wanted to launch a new woolen blanket for their customers. There was an exclusive presentation during the International Wool Week in Amsterdam, at their concept store at Keizersgracht 500. To make the presentation even more special, hand embroidery initials were made on the spot for customers who bought the newly designed blanket.
Het Borduurburo, brings the ancient art of goldwork embroidery to life. With precision and patience, gold thread is carefully couched onto fabric with fine stitches, creating dazzling details and intricate patterns.
Het Borduurburo, created an emtional piece of embroidery with horsehair. In memory of Aaltje, a special horse. A tangible memory with a deeper meaning.
Martine van 't Hul brings a unique and almost forgotten craft to life: straw embroidery. With patience and precision, she transforms straw into refined embroidery pieces, where the natural sheen and texture of the material beautifully come to life.
April not only brings spring but also the delicate bloom of the wild fritillary. With its deep red-purple checkered pattern and fragile appearance, this flower is a rare gem in the Dutch landscape.
Martine van 't Hul' was invited to design a room for the newly built fashion hotel, Hotel Modez, in Arnhem. I was assigned the theme “The Embroidery Room.”
The concept of the unfinished is deeply woven into the embroidery work of Van 't Hul’s graduate collection (MA Artez Institute of the Arts, 2002). Bold black floral contours on cream-colored backgrounds resemble aged paper, with only fragments filled in with vivid yellow, red, and green embroidery threads.
For a distinguished client, Het Borduurburo created an exquisite large-scale tablecloth featuring intricate gold baroque embroidery. This project showcased our expertise in executing rich, detailed embroidery on an exceptional fabric size while maintaining precision and refinement in every detail.
When fashion designer Rianne Mertens approached Het Borduurburo, her vision was clear: create embroidery that honors the legacy of the Kamper Trompetter Korps (KTK) while bringing fresh energy to their new uniforms.
