{"title":"Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated collection of \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecraft, embroidery and design books that celebrate creativity, colour and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raffia-embroidery-book","title":"Raffia Embroidery","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant designs inspired by the Caribbean by Tihara Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDiscover the joy of \u003ci\u003eRaffia Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e - a colourful, textured craft inspired by the Caribbean in my debut book published by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Search Press\" href=\"https:\/\/www.searchpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSearch Press\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRaffia Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e, I share 10 vibrant, \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner-friendly projects\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by my Caribbean heritage, from a bold hoop embroidery and striking wall hanging to a simple tote bag, zipped pouch, and cushion. Each piece combines natural raffia fabric and raffia ribbon to create beautifully tactile designs that bring some sunshine into your home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll learn my step-by-step process for working with raffia\u003c\/strong\u003e - from choosing your tools and materials to mastering simple stitches and techniques. Full-size templates are included, so you can get started straight away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject embroidery designs range from Caribbean-inspired florals and foliage to playful tropical motifs, and I’ll also show you how to add a personal touch to your clothing and accessories like decorating a denim jacket or straw hat with raffia embroidery for a distinctive twist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside practical projects, I share a glimpse into what I’ve learned so far about the history of Caribbean craft and my own family’s Windrush story. Whether you’re completely new to embroidery or looking for a new sustainable craft to try, \u003ci\u003eRaffia Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire you to create bold, colourful designs inspired by the Caribbean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished 17th February 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tihara Smith ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56650655433091,"sku":"BO0001","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/5365\/5200\/files\/BO0001-Raffia-Embroidery-Tihara-Smith.jpg?v=1760623675"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tiharasmith.com\/collections\/books.oembed","provider":"Tihara Smith ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}