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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Jordon Kelker | Posted under Interior Decorating
Asian Fabrics
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Many items can be made with asian fabrics. Quilters use beautiful 100% cottons to piece a quilt with asian fabrics. These are becoming more and more popular in the quilting circles. Designers realize this and keep fabrics coming in coordinated colors and patterns for quilters to enjoy and use. Interior Designers use Asian fabrics to decorate a home or office. They are often used in window treatments, bed covers, pillows and so much more. Asian d�cor is a very popular d�cor these days. They make beautiful curtains and padded window treatments. Pillows are easy to make and they showcase the fabrics beautifully. Lots of pillows with different asian fabrics on them is one way to add just a touch of the orient to your room. Add tassels and fringe to enhance the designs. Wallpapers come in asian patterns and many are available from well known designers. Home stores carry dishes that match the fabrics. One could just absolutely become obsessed with these gorgeous asian fabrics and turn an entire home into an oriental adventure.- When one thinks of asian fabrics one also might think of silk. And yes, the origin of silk truly traces back to the Chinese. The history of silk is shrouded in mystery. Some say that silk originated in China 10,000 years ago. Legend has it that the Empress of China was having tea in her garden under a mulberry tree when a cocoon fell into her hot cup of tea. She watched as a strong white thread unraveled itself. Cocoons are still dipped in hot water to loosen the tightly woven filaments that make up a silkworm's cocoon. These fine threads are unwound onto a spool. The production of silk gradually developed into an industry in China. The Chinese kept the secret of silk to themselves. It was a heavily guarded secret. Silk became the cloth of emperors and royalty. Common people were prohibited from wearing silk. Gradually people from different sections of society began wearing tunics of silk and silk came into more general use. About 2200 years ago, a large number of people migrated from China and settled in Korea. They carried with them the secret of silk production. From then on, the secret of silk slowly traveled throughout Asia. It took about five hundred years for the knowledge of silk production to reach India. But once it did, India soon started trading silk with the Persians. However, in less than a hundred years, the Persians had mastered the art of silk weaving and started developing their own rich patterns and techniques. The widespread production of silk hasn't dented China's image. Even today, years after the first cocoon fell into the Empress' teacup, China is still the world's largest producer of silk. About The Author: Jordon Kelker has over 8 years of experience in the fabric decor department for a large retailing store. He enjoys helping customers with their selection of fabric and giving them insights on latest trends and styles. Jordon shares views and comments on http://www.decorator-fabric.com |
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