About Jane
About Jane Keith
Jane Keith is a multidisciplinary designer-maker and colourist whose distinctive work is characterised by bold pattern and expressive colour with a deep understanding of materials. Working across textiles, fashion, interiors and bespoke collaborations, her process-led approach draws on decades of expertise in print, surface design and material development.
Since graduating in Printed Textile Design in 1995, Jane has built a diverse career spanning professional practice and higher education. Alongside running her own freelance design business, she worked as a Senior Lecturer in Printed Textile Design for 28 years, combining industry expertise with a passion for teaching. Since leaving academia in 2025, she has returned to her studio practice full-time, focusing on commissions, collaborations and the continued development of her collections.
A colourist at heart, Jane is known for her confident use of colour, bold graphic pattern and refined craftsmanship. Inspired by the natural world, seascapes, landscapes and the decorative arts, her work explores the relationship between colour, pattern and material through drawing, painting, printmaking and material experimentation.
While best known for her printed and hand-painted silk and cashmere textiles, Jane's multidisciplinary practice extends beyond traditional textile applications. Her experience as a designer-maker and surface pattern specialist has led to collaborations across a wide range of materials and sectors, including bespoke surfboards, brand merchandise, hand-tufted wool rugs, large-scale textile artworks and innovative print applications on diverse substrates.
Throughout her career, Jane has worked with both private clients and internationally recognised organisations, including Liberty London, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Scottish Executive, the British Embassy, Designers Guild, Christopher Farr Handmade Rugs, The Scottish Gallery and Contemporary Applied Arts. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the UK and internationally, with exhibitions in London, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Santa Fe and Paris.
Quality, sustainability and craftsmanship remain central to Jane's practice. Working with carefully selected UK suppliers and manufacturers, she prioritises responsibly sourced materials and local production wherever possible. From Scottish-woven cashmere to the finest quality silks, every material is chosen for its quality, longevity and craftsmanship.
Whether creating a one-off commission, developing a collaborative product range or producing a hand-printed textile collection, Jane brings the same commitment to colour, craftsmanship and innovation. Her work reflects a lifelong fascination with the relationship between colour, pattern and material, resulting in distinctive designs that are both expressive and enduring.
"I am a colourist at heart. Colour is at the core of everything."
Jane Keith
