Close detail of a black bridle leather strap and nickel clasp on grey wool

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Craftsmanship

Handcrafted in Britain

Every Harris Made gift is crafted by mills and a foundry that are recipients of Royal Warrants, the highest mark of British quality, using centuries-old techniques and the finest materials.

We take great care to select only the finest materials, applying centuries-old British craftsmanship to produce high-quality gifts while providing first-class service. These are the crafts behind our work.

University of Notre Dame mosaic silk scarf and tie in a Harris Made presentation box

Printed, woven and devoré silk

Silk

Our signature scarves are printed on lustrous silk twill in 2 sizes, square and rectangular. Ties come in 2 lengths, printed on heavy silk or woven with your stripe and emblem carried through the cloth, and finished with custom tipping in the lining.

For a softer effect, a devoré weave burns your pattern into the cloth itself, so it shows against the light.

Silk scarves and ties in the catalog
Kent School Saxony wool scarf in blue, red and white with the embroidered coat of arms

Woven on historic British looms

Wool and cashmere

Saxony wool scarves are a centuries-old tradition, first introduced to students at Oxford and Cambridge as a mark of academic excellence. Ours are woven on the same looms that make the scarlet cloth for the Guards' uniforms at Buckingham Palace.

Our Churchill throw was originally woven to keep Londoners warm during the Blitz. Cashmere scarves use the finest Scottish cashmere with tasseled ends, and our pashmina is a luxurious silk and wool blend with eyelash ends.

Wool, cashmere and throws in the catalog
Columbia University enamel cufflinks

Hand-forged brass and nickel

Metal and enamel

Our cufflinks are hand-forged in brass or nickel with an enamel overlay, the color set by hand and polished flush so the surface stays crisp over years of wear. The hardware is made to a standard fit for royalty, so the fittings feel substantial and close cleanly.

Paperweights and coasters are hand-forged brass or nickel, engraved with your crest and built to outlast a career.

Cufflinks and pins in the catalog
Cornell University medallion badge in gold and silver wire

The thread of the King's Guard

Bullion embroidery

Our badges are handmade with gold and silver gilt metal wire thread, the same bullion thread used for the Guards' uniforms at Buckingham Palace. A magnetic, felt-covered back makes a badge easy to put on and take off, and when it is not being worn it makes a useful paperweight.

Badges and medallions in the catalog
University of Notre Dame embossed leather coasters

English vegetable-tanned bridle leather

Leather

We make our leather gifts from the finest English vegetable-tanned bridle leather, in a range of colors, with your crest blind-embossed or foil-stamped and the edges stitched by hand.

Choose from coasters, luggage tags, card holders, passport holders, notebook holders, catch-all trays and bags.

Leather goods in the catalog
Smithsonian silk scarf in its foil-embossed presentation box

The final detail

Presentation

Every gift is hand-wrapped in a foil-embossed luxury presentation box branded for your institution. Inside, your thank-you message is printed on a high-quality notecard, with the provenance of your gift on the reverse, so the story travels with it.


Peace of Mind

We are proud to partner with the Fair Labor Association, reinforcing our commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical practices. We also collaborate with leading trademark licensing companies, representing esteemed institutions and their brands.

Our Guarantee

Every bespoke gift we create is exclusive to you and never available for purchase by others.


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