The first step involved positioning the ribbon embroidery in a classic chevron ... the embroidered fabric to the contrasting ...

In addition to its stunning gardens and flowing canals, Suzhou has been at the centre of China’s illustrious silk trade for centuries ... in the style of Suzhou embroidery, which has gained ...

She then created a bow from some matching silk ribbon to finish off the wreath ... a small and simple wreath is perfect. Here an embroidery hoop has been used to create a fresh floral wreath by ...

This essay explores some of the art traditions, many of them devotional in nature, of the Silk Roads. The travel of artistic motifs, styles, and techniques along the Silk Road is closely bound up with ...

The best silk sheets enhance your sleep experience with a high-end feel designed for ultimate relaxation and pampering. Silk sheets can be quite pricey, but they’re praised for their ...

Good ideas and innovation travel easily—and far. Historically, these ideas spread along trade routes. This essay looks at the great Eurasian Silk Roads as a transmitter of people, goods, ideas, ...

In addition to being smooth and soft on the skin, silk is temperature-regulating and hypoallergenic, making it an excellent material to sleep in. And while it isn’t exactly known for being cheap ...

But even more of Hollywood’s finest tried something slightly left of center: From Matty Matheson’s blush tailoring and ribbon ... red v-neck silk shirt from Bode with embroidery and tassels ...

After nearly 30 years, Fabric Outlet in San Francisco's Mission District is planning to permanently shutter its physical ...

a way station on the Silk Road. The center was established in 2007 to preserve and revive traditional crafts such as carpet weaving, block printing, and embroidery. Classes are also taught on how ...

There are a few techniques that can be used to get bone-straight hair, but one that continues to stand the test of time is the silk press. A silk press is a hair straightening technique used ...

Corn silk is a thread-like fiber found at the top of corn cobs. They are not usually eaten but are used by some as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and herbal remedy for certain conditions.