Why tapestry is back in style with the social set

For those looking to take up tapestry, the go-to destination for every needlepoint enthusiast is Tapisserie, the hand-painted embroidery haven on Thurloe Place in London. Here you will meet its founder, Lady Palumbo, whose passion for tapestry has fuelled her shop’s success for the past 34 years. ‘For as long as I can remember, needlework has been central in my life,’ she says, ‘It has taught me patience and perseverance’.