1. Natural Fiber Fabrics from natural fiber come from both plants or animals. Cotton and linen or flax are both from plants, while wool and silk are both products from animals. Cotton Popular Versatile Inexpensive Cotton comes from plants of the same name. Its use as a fabric has a long ...
Both coastal and tropical bring specific natural vibes to the house. Coastal rugs usually have sea and sand colors or motifs. Tropical rugs have more forest “vibe”, with patterns such as large leaves and flowers. They are often made of natural fibers, such as rattan, sisal, and jute. Re...
Silk is an animal fiber made from the secretion of silkworms and it is the strongest of all natural fibers. There are many different varieties of silkworms. The mulberry leaf eating silk worms gives the softest silk fibers. Wild silk worms fed with other leaves like oak tree leaves give out...
Hemp yarn is gaining popularity in the crafting world as people seek more sustainable and natural fiber options. It’s strong, durable, breathable, and sustainable it’s perfect for projects that require longevity, such as bags, rugs, or sturdy garments. Lion Brand Yarn Just Hemp Bulky Yarn V...
Rugs can be functional or decorative, and examples include Persian carpets, braided oval rugs, and latch hook wall hangings. Spinning Spinning is the art form of turning raw natural fibers, like cotton or wool, into yarn or thread by twisting them together using a spinning wheel or spindle....
By the early Middle Ages certain Turkish tribes were skilled in the manufacture of carpets, felted cloths, towels, and rugs. In Mughal India (16th–18th century), and perhaps earlier, the fine muslins produced at Dhaka in Bengal were sometimes printed or painted. Despite the Muslim prohibition...
rugs are usually area rugs crafted and woven in Iran but are also produced in countries as China, India and Pakistan. A genuine Persian wool rug is the product of artisans who hand-knot, dye and weave them using wool mainly and other natural fibers. Since these rugs are the product of ...
Dyeing- The colouring of fabrics with dyes. Use either chemical shop-bought dyes or natural dyes from plants. Fabric-dying crafts include tie-dye and Shibori. Rag-rug making – Use strips and offcuts offabricsto makerag rugs. 4. Yarn and Fiber Crafts ...
"Treat this resilient, natural flooring as you would cork," said Reichert. Mix up a spray bottle of just a few drops of dish soap and hot water. Then spritz a section of the floor at a time and wipe with a damp microfiber mop. ...
They are made from recycled or shredded fabrics or natural wool. They are designed to support and allow looped Berbers and commercial carpets to wear well in heavy traffic situations, and to prevent these types of carpets from stretching out and developing wrinkles. A synthetic fiber pad is ...