Catherine Povey is a Welsh milliner who lives and works in her native South Wales. However, demand for her unique pieces extends around the world.

Catherine's inspirations are many and varied - the natural world, social interactions and the arts have provided the sparks for works in the past. Each piece is unique and hand-crafted combining traditional millinery methods and modern creative techniques. Catherine uses time honoured materials such as straw and felt but actively embraces less traditional textiles.

In June 2009 Catherine's design and millinery credentials were recognised when she secured a place in the final of a prestigious millinery competition at Royal Ascot. Catherine beat hundreds of entrants worldwide to make the final which was judged by international milliner Louis Mariette.

Catherine most recently exhibited and sold her hats at the BurJuman International Millinery Exhibition in Dubai in March 2010 where many of her pieces were photographed at the Dubai World Cup.

 

In August 2010 Catherine's work will be on display and on sale at the first Vintage at Goodwood festival. Catherine has designed and created a special vintage and burlesque inspired collection for the occasion.

Catherine's work can be viewed and purchased through the website and by personal appointment at her studio in Penarth, near Cardiff, where she lives with her husband and three sons.

© Catherine Povey Millinery 2010 ______________________________________________________13 Bedwas Place : Penarth : Vale of Glamorgan : CF64 2UA : + 44 (0)777 2817714

 

 

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