About Kiran Sidiki
Kiran Sidiki is a Textile Designer and Jewellery Maker with significant experience working with prestigious names in fashion and retail, in London and Karachi.
Having completed an MA in Textile Design from the Chelsea College of Art & Design, Kiran worked with Alexander McQueen’s embroidery team on a season’s collection. With Victoria Bain Embroidered Textiles she worked in design and production. In Karachi she was part of the founding design team for Pakistani multinational Khaadi, launching their childrenswear and led a team of designers exploring the country’s hand-embroidery and hand-woven fabric.
Kiran Sidiki’s jewellery-making studio practice has featured in London’s most notable artisan fairs, including Selvedge and the Asia House Fair.
Throughout her career in textiles, Kiran’s primary focus and passion has been with hand-embroidery. Whilst she has taught a breadth of techniques, her specialism is in the rare forms unique to South-Asia. She has conducted workshops across the world working with migrant communities, senior citizens and various student groups.