About Robert Keyte Silks

Robert Keyte Silks was founded in 1999, by Robert Keyte. With over 30 years’ experience at that time in the silk and textile industry, Robert Keyte put his knowledge and expertise into building his own company. Robert Keyte Silks was established in the picturesque village of Bodiam in East Sussex. With the design studio overlooking the famous castle and the Rother Valley steam railway. This is where all the design and creative development for each season is built. Robert Keyte Silks joined R A Smarts mill in Bollington, Macclesfield, the traditional home of the English silk industry. Together we create the perfect combination of design, printing, weaving and production. With this partnership, the completely ‘handmade in England’, ethos of the company could be realised. The mill in Bollington, Macclesfield is the only surviving mill that continues to dye silks using traditional Madder silk techniques, along with hand screen printing, innovative digital printing and 100% pure silk weaving. With techniques continuing to develop and modernise, Robert Keyte Silks continues to advance, as well as endeavouring to keep traditional methods alive. The Robert Keyte silks portfolio features the Classical English look, such as Macclesfield Neats, Madder prints, along with more contemporary designs recently added to meet changing customer demands. Today after 20 years, Robert Keyte is proud to continue to create completely handmade accessories, designed in England and ‘Made in EnglandRead their story