Hello, I’m Carole, the owner of Handworked.

I’ve been designing and making practically all my life in various ways, and studied Fashion Design at Newcastle Poly.

I moved to Cornwall over 25 years ago and opened my first shop in Penzance in 2013 - No.56, selling mainly homewares, adding a smaller Handworked shop in 2020 for my clothing.

My idea was a simple one - that beautiful and carefully made objects can add great joy to the everyday and although the shop has moved, changed and evolved, that idea has remained the same.

I have always loved natural fibres and fabrics and all things handmade. I love to see signs of the makers hand in the finished item, be that a thumb print in a glazed pot or an extra thread in handwoven fabric.

Our current shop at 64 Chapel Street reflects my passion for making in all its forms but particularly for sewing. We are spread over 2 floors with our workshop room above. Alongside our favourite finds both old and new we have a beautiful selection of supplies and books to help with your own creativity. This includes fabrics, haberdashery, natural yarns and threads, sewing patterns and art supplies.

Whether you are visiting in person, or online I hope that you’ll find something here to inspire your creativity.

Thank you for looking,

Carole