From plant to print.
Hand screen-printed linen created using sustainably sourced plant dyes. Designed and made in-house in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
The Studio
Madder Cutch & Co is an independent textile studio founded by me, Nicola, a former chemistry teacher with an MA in Sustainable Textile Design from Chelsea College of Art and Design.
I established the studio with a clear intention: to create textiles responsibly and to move away from the careless use of synthetic dyes. My background in chemistry continues to inform how I formulate and work with
plant-based colour.
Each design begins as a drawing, often inspired by the plants growing around me. I develop these sketches into flowing repeat patterns and print them by hand onto 100% UK-woven linen.
All stages of production are kept in-house to maintain exacting quality standards and to minimise environmental impact.
Recent projects
‘Lichen’
Printed in Fenland brown. Drawn from the quiet intricacy of lichen.
This footstool is upholstered in Lichen, a design that builds gentle pattern through repetition and line. Printed in warm Fenland brown, it brings depth and structure to an otherwise neutral room.
‘Forest floor’
Fallen leaves. Filtered light. The woodland floor.
Forest Floor began with the leaves of an old oak tree close to my home. I was drawn to their soft edges and layered silhouettes. Printed in earth-led tones, the design carries the quiet colour and texture of the woods into interior spaces.
Seasonal Accents
Fallen leaves. Filtered light. The woodland floor.
A room rarely needs redesigning, only adjusting. As the light changes, so can the layers within it. Replace lighter linens with deeper tones. Introduce a botanical lampshade. Reupholster a single piece in a richer cloth.
Get in touch.
We’d love to hear how you’re styling your Madder Cutch & Co. pieces this autumn! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your photos for a chance to be featured. And if you have any questions or need help choosing the perfect piece, don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re here to help!
