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We are Susy Pilgrim Waters and Keith Waters — a husband-and-wife team who founded PilgrimWaters in 2012 with a shared conviction: that well-designed, honestly made things belong in everyday life. Susy is an award-winning illustrator; Keith is a pioneer in computer graphics. Together, our combined backgrounds inform a modern, handcrafted aesthetic with expert fabrication — practical products that are also genuinely beautiful. Born and raised in Great Britain, we are now based in Gloucester, MA — a working harbour town on the North Shore with a long tradition of making. That spirit runs through everything we produce.
Susy’s passion for textiles and surface design is at the heart of every PilgrimWaters piece. Her original artwork — drawings, paintings, and graphic compositions — is translated directly into fabric and print. Our cashmere and merino wool scarves are exquisitely handwoven and printed with her unique surface designs. Cotton and silk woven in India are beautifully handprinted and stitched into scarves and large heirloom-quality quilts. Every pattern is Susy’s own — designed in our Gloucester studio, never licensed or adapted. Explore her broader illustration practice in her portfolio.
Keith’s background in 3D and spatial design informs a focused collection of handcrafted small furniture and objects made in his Gloucester workshop. His maple trays, tray stands, and hooks are carefully cut, shaped, and finished by hand — functional pieces built with quiet precision. Small batch, on purpose.
Our textiles are handcrafted with trusted artisan partners in Nepal and India, combining traditional craft techniques with Susy’s original surface designs. These are long-term relationships — we visit our makers, work closely with their craftspeople, and hold every piece to the same standard we apply in our own workshop.
Functionality is at the core of everything we make — with colour, natural materials, and graphic elements coming together in products designed to be used and loved. Our range includes scarves, quilts, tea towels, and handcrafted woodwork. Every piece is held to the same standard — you can read more about how and why on our dedication to quality page. For updates, new arrivals, and studio news, sign up for our newsletter below.
