chintz fabric

What is chintz?

Firstly, we need to know what it is. It is a much used word these days. ‘chintzy’ has a negative connotation, some gaudy garish pattern with a quaint , almost cheap quality. But this has not always been the case. We think that the evolution of this word is rather sad and an unfortunate departure from what Chintz once represented …

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damask fabric pattern

What is damask?

This is another fabric made of silk mainly, it can also be used and made from wool, cotton, linen or synthetic which is formed by weaving. They are done using one warp and one weft yarn which is a basic under over, horizontal vertical weaving style.  What is Damask fabric? This method of weaving a pattern is high quality, and …

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Top 4 Bespoke Upholstery Designs for 2019

Here we will look at bespoke furniture, in other words, furniture that is made to measure to suit individual(s) requirements, and what could be the top five high bespoke flyers in 2019. Putting the right piece, in the right space, is so important. We all know the consequences of getting it completely wrong and these are the furniture trendy tips …

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