Rescued.
Reworked.
Reimagined.
Unique pieces made from rescued materials — blending fabric, collage and embroidery to give garments a new identity.
Born in Paris, shaped by
movement, travel, and curiosity
From an early age, I was surrounded by making — my mother sewing, my grandmother knitting, my grandfather working as an upholsterer. Working with materials felt natural long before it became my practice.
Over time, I've been influenced by the Paris art scene, Japanese fashion, and British creativity. Living eight years in Pointe-Noire, Congo marked a turning point — the colours, textures, and expressive clothing deeply shaped my visual language.
Now based in Cyprus, I transform rescued materials — offcuts, packaging, forgotten textiles — into clothing, jewellery, accessories and decor. Each piece is one of a kind, made by hand, with care and a little history stitched in.
Things made by hand,
from things already loved
Each piece starts with what already exists — rescued fabrics, offcuts, bold African prints collected over years. Sometimes beads, charms, or embroidery find their way in too. Nothing is wasted. Everything becomes something.
Accessories
Bags, pouches, scrunchies, grocery bags, beach bags — made from rescued and repurposed fabrics, often featuring bold African prints and hand-finished details.
Jewellery
Earrings and small adornments made with fabric scraps, beads, charms, and repurposed supports. Playful, wearable, and entirely one of a kind.
Clothing & Transformation
Sweatshirts, upcycled garments, mended pieces, and reimagined clothes — transformed through embroidery, collage, and hand-stitching into something new.
Decor & Small Objects
Small handmade pieces created from rescued materials and fabrics I've collected over time — where colour, texture, and reuse come together.
How forgotten materials
become new stories
Gather
Rescued materials, forgotten fabrics, offcuts, repurposed packaging, old towels, and existing textiles — collected, sorted, and held onto until the right moment.
Match
Materials are combined with embroidery thread, beads, charms, and bold prints collected over time — finding the combination that feels right, that has character.
Make
Cut, stitched, shaped, and transformed entirely by hand. No two pieces are the same. Every detail is considered, every stitch intentional.
Renew
A finished piece with story, purpose, and character — ready to be worn, used, displayed, or gifted. Made to last, made to mean something.
The Pieces
I work with what's already there and let the piece take its shape.
Nothing fixed, just the process.
Find us in person
Elvire regularly takes part in local markets, pop-up events and creative workshops in Cyprus. It's the best way to discover the pieces up close, feel the fabrics, and have a conversation about what's possible.
Local craft and design markets in Cyprus — dates announced on Instagram. Follow @thefrogstitches to stay up to date.
Occasional upcycling and creative textile workshops. Get in touch if you're interested in organising a session or joining one.
Available year-round. Reach out via Instagram or email to discuss a bespoke piece — a bag, a garment, jewellery, or a gift.
Follow the work,
or say hello
For orders, custom pieces, workshops or market dates — get in touch on Instagram or by email. Always happy to hear from you.
Or email directly: elvire@thefrogstitches.com