Badger's Velvet

 

Badger’s Velvet: A Creative Fusion of Antique Jewellery and Contemporary Design

Badger’s Velvet is a unique repurposed jewellery collection, founded by Ros Badger in 2017, although Ros first began working with antique jewellery in 2010.

The collection blends precious metals with found elements, such as Roman coins and fine antique Georgian pieces, creating distinctive, one-of-a-kind jewellery that tells a story of history and craftsmanship.

Ros Badger’s creative journey began at the age of eight when she learned to crochet. Since then, her passion for design has been a constant thread throughout her life, whether in her career as a designer and writer, or in her love for customising clothes, restoring antique furniture, styling her own beautiful interiors, gardening, and preparing delicious feasts.

A graduate of Chelsea College of Art in Textiles, Ros’ career spans over 40 years. She has designed for notable brands such as Betty Jackson, Johnson’s La Rocka, Margaret Howell, the band U2, and Marks and Spencer, among others.

In 1995, after the birth of her first daughter, Ros founded Little Badger, a children’s clothing line. Using her knitwear expertise, the brand pioneered the use of logos, text, and imagery on hand-knitwear and T-shirts. Her collections gained global recognition, with a loyal clientele that continues to this day buying from her archive.

Ros is a passionate believer in sustainable living and the art of recovering beautiful, pre-loved objects. Her work embodies the ‘waste not, want not’ philosophy, transforming antique treasures into modern heirlooms that tell a unique story.

Her deep knowledge of design and love for creativity has led Ros to author nine successful books, published by Collins, Ebury, Quadrille, and Mitchell Beazley. She has also contributed to popular magazines such as Country Living and The Idler, where she explored the potential for transforming pre-loved materials into usable objects.

Since 2019, Ros has co-hosted the successful Bland Badger Creative Retreats with photographer Charlotte Bland. For details on upcoming retreats, visit the website.

In 2018, Ros launched Badger’s Velvet Underground (BVU), a series of pop-up sales events designed to help creatives and artisans connect with buyers for their unique products. While currently on a break, BVU previously hosted successful sales in London and Somerset.