Let me guess — you came here seeking something unusual. Maybe you’re tired of the mass market, where the same thing is sold for £5 on one site and £150 on another.
Or maybe you thought this was yet another “premium brand” — until you stumbled across one of my brooches and went: “Wait… who’s behind all this?”
That would be me.
I’m Ksenia — and I’m the artist, designer, and human behind byRova.
A Bit About Me
Originally trained as an industrial designer (think: mass production, concept boards, not much joy), I eventually swapped the mouse for a needle and dove headfirst into hand embroidery. Today, I mix heritage techniques with contemporary design — creating accessories that aren’t just decorative, but say something.
And sometimes, I do fine art too (tell me that 6 or 7 years ago, and I’d have laughed and said you were crazy). But here we are. These days, my works are exhibited in galleries across the UK, Europe, and sometimes even the US.
Curious? My personal work lives at semirova.com.
But we’re here for another story.
I’m based in Hove, UK. My workspace is a mix of embroidery frames, piles of boxes with beads, Luneville hooks, and a lot of coffee (sometimes wine).
What I Make
This shop focuses on handmade accessories — especially for those who don’t want to blend in.
You’ll find:
- Silk rose chokers with attitude
- Statement brooches (think limited editions, not mass-made)
- Romantic with a side of rock
- Designed and made by me, in Hove — a nice town on the UK coast
Everything here is stitched or assembled by hand. I use high-quality materials: natural silk, fine laces, rhinestones, glass beads—no plastic mass-market feel.
So if you’ve ever typed “handmade accessories UK” while searching for something original… you’re in the right place.
I Also Teach
When I’m not making things, I’m teaching others how to do it — especially embroidery.
Not the slow-sampler kind. I design courses that lead to real, wearable results — whether that’s an embellished garment, a textile brooch, or a bold gothic lettering stitched with sequins.
(If you're curious, my tutorials live over at embellishment.design. But let’s stay focused on accessories for now.)
What You’ll Find Here
Because byRova is not about fast trends — it’s about the kind that stay.
The kind you still love wearing after five years. The pieces that don’t scream for attention but still turn heads.
Some items are one-offs. Others come in editions of three.
When they’re gone — they’re gone.
Thanks for stopping by.
Now go have a look around — you might find something that makes you think: “Yes. This.”
