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Press Features for Handmade by Tinni in 2026!
- Paulomi Debnath
- Jun 24
- 6 min read
Press & Features
We’re so grateful to have been featured by some incredible creative communities, publications and platforms who have followed our colourful journey so far.
From conversations about handmade design, sustainability and slow fashion to stories about building a creative business during uncertain times — each feature captures a little piece of the Handmade by Tinni story.
We’re especially proud that our love for bold colour, traditional rope knotting techniques and joyful, statement jewellery continues to inspire conversations around creativity, craftsmanship and wearing what makes you happy.
Featured in:
✨ Gift Focus Magazine ✨ Attire Accessories Magazine ✨ Fabulous Magazine (The Sun) ✨ Your Business with James Caan Magazine ✨ Gifts Today Magazine ✨ All Sorts Magazine ✨ Prima Magazine ✨ Woman’s Own ✨ i Paper ✨ Spring Fair / Autumn Fair ✨ Small Business Britain ✨ Small Business Sunday (SBS) ✨ Love Your Look ✨
Here are some of the highlights:
(in order of published dates)
Dated: January 2026
By Gift Focus Magazine – January/February 2026
Starting 2026 with another exciting feature!
Handmade by Tinni was featured in Gift Focus Magazine’s January/February 2026 issue, highlighting our bold, contemporary textile jewellery designed to celebrate colour, craftsmanship, and joyful expression.
The feature shares the story behind our London-made statement jewellery, handcrafted by founder and artist Paulomi Debnath using soft organic cotton rope and traditional rope knotting and macramé techniques.
The article highlights our signature designs including:
Word Necklaces – our expressive statement pieces, handcrafted letter by letter and designed for personal expression and gifting.
Rope-Knotted Necklaces – colourful wearable craft combining traditional knotting techniques with modern fashion design.
Cotton Rope Earrings – lightweight, colourful accessories designed to add a joyful pop to any outfit.
We were also excited to be featured ahead of exhibiting at Spring Fair 2026.
Dated: January 2026
Featured in Fabulous Magazine – The Sun
A lovely feature in Fabulous Magazine (The Sun)! ✨
I was invited to take part in a blind skincare test feature, exploring the world of luxury versus budget beauty products.
It was a fun experience stepping outside my usual textile jewellery world and being featured for a different side of my personality beyond Handmade by Tinni.
Thank you to the Fabulous team for including me! 💛
Dated: February 2026
SBS Annual Event 2026 – Celebrating 5 Years as an SBS Winner
Five years after winning Small Business Sunday (SBS), I was delighted to attend the SBS Annual Event 2026 at ICC Birmingham — celebrating an incredible community of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
A special moment was seeing Handmade by Tinni featured on the big screen twice during the event - including during Kypros Kyprianou’s talk on community and family, and again during my SBS Spring Fair interview.
The event brought together over 1,000 small businesses, celebrating entrepreneurship, resilience, and the stories behind the brands. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow SBS winners, meet inspiring founders, and reflect on the journey of growing Handmade by Tinni.
A memorable milestone celebrating the power of community and the incredible small business network championed by Theo Paphitis and the SBS team.
Dated: Spring 2026
Featured in Your Business with James Caan – Spring 2026 Issue
A wonderful feature in Your Business with James Caan Magazine!
I was delighted to be featured on page 434 of this business-focused edition, sharing my journey as the founder and artist behind Handmade by Tinni.
The feature highlights my creative journey, building a textile jewellery brand driven by colour, craftsmanship, and creating bold statement pieces designed to bring joy and individuality.
A lovely opportunity to share the story behind Handmade by Tinni and the journey of growing a creative business.
Dated: March/April 2026
Mentioned in Gifts Today Magazine – Spring Fair Inspiration
A lovely mention in Gifts Today Magazine following Spring Fair 2026!
Alessandra Becket, owner of My and Rose Gifts and jewellery retailer from Birmingham, shared her Spring Fair highlights and mentioned Handmade by Tinni as one of the brands that inspired her during her visit.
It’s always wonderful to be recognised by fellow retailers and see our colourful, handcrafted textile jewellery catching the attention of the gift industry.
Dated: March 2026
Reader Recommendation – Prima Magazine
A lovely mention in Prima Magazine’s Reader Recommends section!
I was delighted to be featured as a reader recommendation, sharing my journey as the founder and artist behind Handmade by Tinni — from starting my creative business to building confidence, learning, and continuing to grow.
A beautiful reminder that every small business journey is made up of passion, persistence, and the support of wonderful communities.
Dated: April 2026
Featured in All Sorts Magazine – Easter Issue
Delighted to have my colourful textile necklaces featured in All Sorts Magazine!
My designs were featured on page 5 of the Easter issue, showcasing Handmade by Tinni’s bold, handcrafted jewellery and colourful statement pieces.
A lovely opportunity to share my work with a new audience — thank you to Katherine Bebo and the All Sorts team for featuring Handmade by Tinni.
Dated: March/April 2026
Featured in Gift Focus & Attire Accessories Magazine – March/April 2026 Issue
A very exciting feature in Gift Focus & Attire Accessories Magazine!
Handmade by Tinni was featured across three different sections of the March/April issue, celebrating our colourful, handcrafted textile jewellery and the joy of statement accessories.
Our designs were featured in:
✨ New Beginnings – showcasing our Spring Necklace as part of the new season collections.
✨ All That Glitters – featuring our vibrant Rainbow Iris Necklace, celebrating bold colour and playful design.
It’s always a privilege to see Handmade by Tinni recognised by the gift and accessories industry. Our London-made textile jewellery combines traditional knotting techniques with modern, colourful design — creating statement pieces that are lightweight, expressive, and full of personality.
Dated: April 2026
Featured in i Paper – Money & Lifestyle Feature
A lovely feature in i Paper exploring the reality of everyday spending and whether switching supermarkets can really make a difference.
I shared my experience of changing my weekly shop from Sainsbury’s to Lidl to see if I could save money — exploring the small choices families make around budgeting and everyday life.
A fun opportunity to share a different side of my story beyond Handmade by Tinni.
Dated: May 2026
Featured Collaboration – Love Your Look London Photoshoot
A beautiful creative collaboration with fellow Buy Women Built (BWB) founder Ronke Fashola, founder of Love Your Look.
I was delighted to be invited to Ronke’s London photoshoot to showcase Handmade by Tinni’s colourful jewellery pieces, accessories and belts, styled alongside her vibrant fashion collections.
The shoot celebrated colour, confidence, individuality, and joyful dressing — bringing together an inspiring group of women with different styles, backgrounds, personalities, and stories, all connected by a shared love for bold fashion and self-expression.
It was incredible to see my statement jewellery complement Love Your Look’s colourful dresses, jumpsuits, knitwear, sequins, and fashion pieces, adding the finishing touches to each unique look.
A day filled with creativity, connection, and inspiration — celebrating women, colour, sustainable fashion, and the joy of wearing pieces that reflect personality.
Featured Jewellery -
Team:
Photography – Dan Pick Photography
Videography – Frameworks Media
Head MUA – Kylie Makeup Hair
Shoot Director – Naomi Ofo
Stylist – Shelby
Accessories Stylist – Handmade by Tinni
Studio – Brick Studios London
Dated: May 2026
Real Life Debate – Woman’s Own
A lovely feature in Woman’s Own Magazine as part of their “Real Life Debate” section, discussing the question: Is it rude not to reply to texts?
I shared my honest experience of juggling life as a mum, working in travel, and running my own jewellery business — admitting that I’m not always the fastest at replying to messages!
The feature explored the different ways people communicate today and how busy lives, priorities, and personalities all play a part in how we stay connected.
Dated: June 2026
Featured by Spring Fair – 20 Trade Fair Tips for Small Business Owners
A fantastic feature with Spring Fair, sharing my experience and insights as a first-time exhibitor.
I was invited to share my journey, lessons learned, and practical tips for other small business owners preparing for trade fairs — from planning and preparation to making the most of the experience.
It was wonderful to be featured on the Spring Fair platform alongside advice to help independent brands and makers navigate their exhibition journey with confidence.
A big thank you to the Spring Fair team for sharing my story and giving Handmade by Tinni a platform within the creative business community.
Dated: 2026
Featured by Small Business Britain – Great British Pitch India
A wonderful founder feature / interview with Small Business Britain following my pitch at the Great British Pitch India event.
I had the opportunity to share the story behind Handmade by Tinni, my journey as a creative entrepreneur, and the importance of exporting as part of business growth.
The feature highlighted the role of international opportunities in helping small businesses expand, connect with new audiences, and take their products to global markets.
Thank you to the Small Business Britain team for sharing my story and supporting small businesses with a global vision.
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