London based jewellery designer Ruth Tomlinson creates unique handcrafted fine jewellery. After working with Ruth to refresh her workshop, we felt inspired by her originality and wanted to share her story.
"The magic of miniature"
London based jewellery designer Ruth Tomlinson creates unique handcrafted fine jewellery. She is considered by industry experts as one of the leading influences in the current generation of jewellery designers, and her unique designs and luxuriously wearable adornments are conceived with the notion of being treasured forever.
“I am driven by my passion for the earth’s treasures; the magic of miniature, tiny intricacies, small imperfections, and the individual’s search for preciousness. I seek out the unconventional beauty within and this fuels my creativity, whether in the rarity of material or a curiosity in nature.”
– Ruth Tomlinson
After working with Ruth to refresh her workshop, we felt inspired by her originality and wanted to share her story.
Both crafting modern treasures in very different landscapes, the brands were first acquainted 16 years ago when Ruth purchased a HÅG Capisco chair for her very first workshop.
Now, the Ruth Tomlinson team all use bespoke versions of the chair designed for the recently opened Hatton Gardens atelier, noting the practicality, comfort and movement options that the HÅG Capisco offers for a team of jewellery creators.
Ruth Tomlinson said 'Beyond an appreciation for the considered shape and form of Flokk's furniture, our brands share a similar view on the process of creation: with a combination of beauty, functionality and craftsmanship at its core, we champion production methods that are sustainable and mindful of their wider impact on our world.'
The studio also features bespoke Profim Noor in all social and consultation areas of the atelier. The functional yet sophisticated Scandinavian design heightened the sense of luxury required in such an establishment, whilst the range of fabrics and design features meant Ruth could truly create a design to fit her brand.
Ruth: "I really love they are made to order and the fact that it’s made out of sustainable materials. It blends so well with what we do and the company and our ethos.”
Flokk is a market leader for high-quality seating solutions in Europe. We believe in creating furniture that meets the essential needs of people while also considering the impact on future generations
In Flokk we believe that human ingenuity, technological innovation and human centred values can lead to a positive future for humankind. A future with a healthy climate, sustainable use of resources, meaningful work and a high level of individual freedom and well-being. Attributes often associated to our origins in Nordic Culture, yet resoundingly humanistic, universal and inclusive.
Flokk is a design driven company creating products that earn their right to exist through serving fundamental human needs. Addressing emotional as well as physical factors all the while keeping the interests of future generations in mind. Products that have a clear and positive narrative, all the way through to the last detail of its manifestation.
We have the privilege and the responsibility to work towards this positive future directly through our activities. But also indirectly, through sharing transparently about our practice and progress, to inspire the great work of others. As we do acquisitions, we invite new family members to take part in the same philosophy and journey. When customers choose our furniture, they get lasting, meaningful objects, produced with the lowest possible environmental footprint. They contribute to an onwards journey of steady improvement at scale.