by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
From the Persian meaning ‘needle’,suzani are stunningly beautiful, decorative, tribal embroidered textiles originating in the 15th C, and typical of Central Asia, in particular Uzbekistan (also in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan)–an important trading post...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
One of the most important art movements of the 20thC, inspired by the writings of Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud. ‘Surrealism’ is a term coined by the art critic G. Apollinaire and adopted by André Breton in Paris with his Manifesto of Surrealism...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
In fashion, a crossover V-neckline, which we’ve used for slip cover lampshades.
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Refers to the top side, or face of any material, including fabric. More specifically: surface weaves or surface prints are those weaves or prints that show patterning or colours on the surface only; some decorative work will only show or be applied to the face, such...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
A soft, even sided twill usually in silk, but also in silky fibres such as polyester, typically used in fashion. It is very slippery and therefore not so easy to handle nor very durable as furnishing fabric, so confine the use to bed curtain linings, sunray pleating,...
