by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
An ancient embroidery technique that creates a continuous chain stitch on the top with small straight stitches beneath, and is typically embroidered in silk or wool onto cotton or wool. It can be worked with the thread on top of the work using crewel needles, or...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Cupro is a relatively new fabric, similar to Tencel, derived from the residue of cotton fibres: a) similar to rayon in feel, but with the breathing and temperature regulating qualities of cotton b) as a silk substitute, cupro has the...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
In architecture refers to a small dome-like construction on the top of a building, or crowning another dome, used as a look out, or to admit light and air, whilst keeping out rain....
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A wide, usually pleated sash worn around the waist traditionally for male formal, and celebration dress, for which the fabrics most often used for cummerbunds are barathea, grosgrain or satin. As a fashion, interiors and cultural item the idea of cummerbund can cross...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Velvet that as been squashed – stamped or rolled to force the pile in different directions: this means the surface of crushed velvet is always uneven, and the light reflects off it at all angles; there is no special nap. Crushed velvet has all of the qualities...
