About this author

Tihara Smith is a fashion designer and textile artist, passionate about her Caribbean heritage and sharing the Windrush story. Her fashion designs have featured in museums and galleries across London. She is the founder of an award-winning start-up fashion, accessories and lifestyle brand, selling greeting cards, accessories and raffia embroidery art, and in 2025 Tihara's work was recognized as part of the '35 under 35' initiation by the King's Foundation. Tihara lives in London, UK, where she also runs raffia embroidery hoop art workshops.

See more of her work on her website: www.tiharasmith.com and @tiharasmith on Instagram.