by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
Describes textiles when the pile or nap is so worn the base canvas threads show through. Threadbare floor rugs which have seen time are relatively inexpensive, and generally still have 20-30 years of life left in them–for me, they are far more attractive than a...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
A desert in Rajasthan, India, that has inspired local textile and rug designers and artisans for...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
A desert in Rajasthan, India, that has inspired local textile and rug designers and artisans for millenia.
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
Describes the finish, the feel and look of a surface, a key component when choosing materials for interiors. Textures are created by the initial choice of fibres and whatever weaves, finishes and sewing techniques go into making it up: sculpting, stamping, piercing,...
by Heather Luke | Jun 23, 2015
Meaning ‘fired earth’, a type of clay cooked by the sun or fired in a kiln with a wonderful soft, earthy, reddish-brown colour. Being made of earth, terracotta floor tiles match the ambient temperature and are always warm underfoot. They are softer and...
