 Tors Duce works from her home studio in Burnham-on-Crouch, a riverside town east of London.
She is a self taught textile artist.
'I get a lot of inspiration from the colours and textures around me, especially the light and colours of the beautiful East Coast.
I am also inspired by the buzz of London and the interesting shapes and reflections in the buildings.'
 Tors has created her own exclusive range of accessories including jewellery, scarves and handbags.
'I design and make my accessories using a wide range of techniques with particular attention to detail and quality. I like to exploit the sculptural and textural potential of the materials I use to create contemporary accessories that are eye-catching and comfortable to wear.'
Each item is designed and meticuously made by Tors so they are little works of art.
Tors sells most of her work at Lovely & British in London - a beautiful shop in Bermondsey Street (a short walk from London Bridge Station) which combines cutting-edge designer work and vintage pieces. It is easy to find between the Fashion and Textile Museum and the White Cube Gallery.
Originally she was a chartered accountant but gave up her career in London when she got M.E.
Whilst she was recovering she
re-discovered her love for sewing, knitting, fabric and thread.
She studied City & Guild achieving a distinction.
She then developed her skills on residential courses, including some with renowned embroiderer Valerie Campbell-Harding where she learnt a lot of innovative ideas about design, colour and texture.
Tors has exhibited nationally and at local galleries throughout East Anglia |