SUKI CHEEMA, highlighting the love affair between art, travel and textiles, places
bright colors and bold prints at the heart of his collection of timeless modern
designs. Inspired by world travel, each season Suki and his team search the globe
for the most invigorating regions, interpreting the sights and cultures into beautiful
contemporary textiles. The range features hand silk-screened prints and embroidery
techniques that are centuries old. Prints are paired with the, often unusual, use of
embroidery for added texture and dimension. While honoring and utilizing the
artisanship and crafts of his ancestors, Suki’s design sensibility reflects a refreshing
vision of the world.
It is no surprise that Suki created a textile company with an eye for distinctive yet
timeless pieces. As a child he would often find himself in his mother’s dowry
amongst rich fabrics, blankets and his most cherished heirloom – a hand woven
kissie made by his nana for his mother on her wedding day. Driven by his love for
beautiful textiles and ancient techniques, Suki studied printmaking at Central Saint
Martins in London, graduating in 1999. After school, he spent a year journeying the
world, which spurred his now concrete passion for travel. During his explorations,
he took hundreds of photos and translated them to prints that then caught the
attention of Calvin Klein, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren – all of whom enlisted his
talents for color, textiles and printmaking. After meeting Diane von Furstenberg in
2002, Suki joined the design team to create prints for this iconic brand. Inspired by
Diane to be passionate and follow his dreams, Suki launched SUKI CHEEMA.
SUKI CHEEMA Was also short-listed for the British Design Awards 2013 by Elle
Decoration in the best British designer category.
SUKICHEEMA.