Textiles

A Lesson In Textile Styling With Carlay Page

Jul 24th, 2017<p>If you’ve ever wondered how to incorporate a multitude of vintage and ethnic textiles into your home without looking like a bohemian …

Kiwi firm The Formary addresses worldwide textile-dumping issue

A Wellington company tackling a global textile problem that is often swept under the rug is looking to expand.

Wonderful wallpaper that will wow your guests!

Painted walls are so last year, if all the projects that amazing interior designers are currently completing are anything to go by and we don't want …

Take Indian textiles abroad, Modi urges exporters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon exporters to focus aggressively on textile exports stating that India is uniquely placed in terms of …

Eco Textiles: A Paris Workshop That Creates Subtly Dyed Goods for the Home

Here’s a concept we can get behind: a Paris textile workshop that uses food scraps to create subtly dyed woven throws and cushions. At Whole, with …

Snowsound USA launches Snowsound-Fiber textile products

Premier acoustic panel manufacturer Snowsound has announced the launch of its new patented <i>Snowsound-Fiber</i> textile products that have been developed …

shuh. handmade textiles

Need a bit of cheering up? These handmade textiles from local maker Shuh Lee ought to do the trick.Need a bit of cheering up? These handmade textiles …

GST Council creates 18 sectoral groups

The GST Council has set up 18 sectoral working groups for smooth transition to GST from July 1. These groups will interact with the sectors like …

The business behind bullet-proof fabric

‘Mordant’ Dinner Features Food for Thought and for Art in Honor of Textiles Month This Fall

Artist Victoria Manganiello will create a textiles-turned-canvas painting.<p>Guests at Tuesday night’s “Mordant” dinner party won’t have to worry about …

Government Sets $45 Billion Textiles Exports Target For FY18

The government has set a target of $45 billion exports from the country's textile and garment sector in 2017-18, lower than the $48 billion set for …

Govt sets $45 billion textiles exports target for FY18

<b>New Delhi:</b> The government has set a target of USD 45 billion exports from the country's textile and garment sector in 2017-18, lower than the USD 48 …

India sets $45 billion textiles exports target for FY18

The government has set a target of $45 billion exports from the country’s textile and garment sector in 2017-18, lower than the $48 billion set for …

Shops We Love: Cambie Design

Peru holds a special place in Camille Byrne’s heart. The owner of Cambie Design launched her textiles business after visiting the country for a …

This New Line Of IKEA Furniture And Textiles Is Full Of Colorful Designs

The Scandinavian furniture giant collaborates with 10-gruppen for a vibrant collection inspired by 70s textile patterns.<p>What do you get when you pair Scandinavian design powerhouse IKEA and a team of young, emerging designers? A line of decor that takes on the classic minimalism of Nordic-chic …

#tuesdaytrending: textiles for aw1718 are a celebration of now

Camira Fabrics, a UK-based textile company that specialises in commercial interiors and transportation, along with trend consultant Sally Angharad, …

How to Decorate With Global Textiles

See All | 1 of 12<p>We typically return from our travels with small knickknacks and various forms of memorabilia, which more often than not, end up in …

Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

<b>While the widespread feeling is that employment growth has been sluggish, some argue that, since sabka vikas slogan will most probably not deliver,</b> …

This subscription service keeps your old sheets and towels out of landfills

Every year, 10 million tons of textiles end up in landfills, according to the EPA. Even when we think we are donating our used textiles to charity, 85% of them still end up in a dump somewhere. The problem, though, is that Americans love the feeling of brand-new sheets and towels, fresh from the …

Where Mountains Meet — By Marchesa and Theory Alums — Is a Sustainable Label to Watch

<i>Welcome to Sustainability Week! While</i> Fashionista <i>covers sustainability news and eco-friendly brands all year round, we wanted to use the time around</i> …

The Slow-Fashion Brand With The Most Devoted Fans In Fashion

We wanted Ace & Jig - which stands for our first borns' initials; Ace is Cary’s daughter Alice and Jig is Jenna’s son James - to be a textile love …

How Home Décor Upstart St. Frank Defies Conscious Capitalism Conventions

Ethical sourcing meets an elevated bohemian aesthetic at flourishing décor brand St. Frank<p>Looking at Christina Bryant’s résumé, one would be hard-pressed to find someone better equipped to run a burgeoning home décor business that offers ethically sourced textiles and handcrafts to a high-end …

Gardening DIY: 6 simple steps to creating the perfect outdoor garden

Our gardens are often special and unique areas of our homes, whether compact and modest, or large and lavish, each garden is an area to soak up some …

Christina M. Jenkins, Inventor of the Sew-in Weave in 1951

In 1951, Christina M. Jenkins submitted a patent “hairweeve.” A former wig company employee, Jenkins created a new process of adding synthetic …

Bridesmaid gown-The Indian Way

It is summers already and we want to cut them straight with those short dresses, off-shoulders and hot pants. But have you noticed it yet, your …

Ikea's new collection celebrates bold '70s textiles

Ikea collaborated with Swedish design collective 10-gruppen<p>Ikea’s latest collection could be described as a “pattern explosion”—in the best possible sense, that is. Teaming up with 10-gruppen, the group of Swedish textile designers from the 1970s, the furniture giant has unveiled Avsiktlig, “a …

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Noticed recently: Velvet and linen throw pillows at West Elm with an unmistakable similarity to designer Kirsten Hecktermann’s hand-dyed velvet …

18 fashion labels that are easy on the planet

1 / 18<p>Brother Vellies<p>Helmed by Toronto-born wunderkind Aurora James, Brother Vellies is a brand that is changing how we consume fashion from the …

Björk's Icelandic summer house inspires a patterned furniture and textile collection

London studio Klaus Haapaniemi & Co has designed a hand-engraved sofa, woven tapestry and circular carpet exclusively for Björk's remote summer house …