Huge congratulations to Cavaliero Finn artist Katharine Swailes whose handwoven tapestry Summer Verdure has been added to the permanent collection of the V&A.
Summer Verdure, Handwoven tapestry, worsted wool, cotton, brass, 138 x 70 cm, 2023
Katherine Swailes with curator Victoria Bradley
This is a much deserved accolade for Katharine who has created textiles for over 30 years. Katharine’s work is widely acclaimed, in 2016 she received the Theo Moorman Award and, in the same year, she was shortlisted for the Cordis Prize. In 2019, she was shortlisted for both the Cordis Prize and the Kate Derum Award. A year later, her work was included in the exhibition Common Thread at the New Art Centre, Wiltshire and last year, in 2025, she was nominated for the inaugural Sussex Craft Award.
Summer Verdure featured as part of Cavaliero Finn's presentation at Collect 2024, exhibited alongside work by Annie Turner and Sarah Purvey.
See more work by Katharine Swailes
Cavaliero Finn regularly features work by Katharine Swailes. This acquisition was made by the V&A at Cavaliero Finn's presentation of Katharine's work at Collect 2026.
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