Luxury Silk Wool
Luxury Silk Wool
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US $12.60
Luxury carpets from natural materials
Luxury carpets from silk The history of silk tissues emergence has its roots in ancient China, where the secret of making cloth from the cocoon of silkworm was discovered about 5,000 years ago. A Chinese legend says that during the tea a cocoon of the silkworm dropped into Empress Si Ling Chi's cup. Si Ling Chi pulled a thread, sticking from the cocoon, which ran and ran, and the cocoon was unwinding. So the first silk thread in the world was produced. And the Empress, in gratitude for it, was called a deity of the Celestial Empire, and is honored in China till now. Silk was the main goods exported from China, which introduced to each other two worlds the East and the West and gave the name to the first in the history of the humanity transcontinental road - the Great Silk Road. For a while in China export of cocoons was considered a crime, followed by a death sentence. But despite this, it was impossible to conceal the and in the 2 century AD silk gets to Central Asia. Pure silk is extracted from silkworm cocoons. A cocoon turns into a chrysalis and then into a butterfly. Experts on the cultivation of silkworms strive to provide the best food for larvae, because value of yarn depends on food quality. Before the final maturation of larvae cocoons are dried and they die. Then the cocoons are immersed in hot water to clean. Then, the coils of cocoons are unwound into silk fibers that are later twisted together. For luxury carpets weaving threads, twisted from 7-9 fibers, are used. Output of this phase is very low: there is produced no more than one kilogram of silk thread from seven kilograms of cocoons. It is one of the reasons, explaining high cost of luxury carpets made from natural silk. Silk luxury carpets in many ways are opposite to woolen ones. They are elegant, thin and light, have a specific glossy shine. Silk yarn with its extraordinary subtlety is very strong, that allows to achieve the highest density of weaving – up 10 million knots per square meter (10-fold more than in the finest wool luxury carpets). Due to it exceptionally detailed workover of an ornament and durability. It must be said that the cost of silk luxury carpets is much higher, sometimes in the same ten times. Luxury carpets from cotton Cotton holds its shape well and does not stretch, and thus became a part of the material basis of luxury carpets. Besides, it is cheaper than wool and silk. Sometimes cotton is used as a pile of luxury carpets.
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Cashmere Showroom Wool/ Silk Luxury Wrap $76.9 This silk-wool blend wrap by Cashmere Showroom feature an ultra-soft construction and extra wide design for ease and comfort in styling. This wrap is available in an array of beautiful colors and detailed with thin fringe. Color options: Burnt orange, chartreuse, plum, creme, burgundy, black, sapphireStyle: Wrap Thin fringe at endsMaterials: 50-percent silk/50-percent woolDimensions: 25 inches long x 65 inches wideCare instructions: Dry clean onlyMade in MongoliaModel: Wrap it up |
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Wool & Silk Reversible Men's Scarf $158 Enjoy the warmth of wool and silk in this luxurious reversible scarf with wool and silk sides. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy. |
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Abstract Aadi Ice Blue Silk and Wool Contemporary Rug - Chandra Rugs $135 Ice Blue Silk and Wool Contemporary Rug The Aadi rug is the pinnacle of contemporary rug design. Natural oils left in the wool after processing combine with a soft pile to enhance comfort and lifelong beauty. Enjoy the luxury of a silk blend rug with the durability and price of an all wool rug, hand-knotted Contemporary Rug made with imported semi-worsted New Zealand wool and art silk in a sophisticated abstract design . Available in 2x3, 5x7.6, 7.9x10.6. About Chandra Rugs Chandra area rugs have rapidly become known for tradition, heritage, and quality while revealing one of the most eclectic lineups of area rugs in the industry. Design-wise, Chandra area rugs are not only beautiful, but manufacturing methods produce many of the most durable area rugs you can own. Chandra Rugs is committed to promoting the tradition and culture of the handmade Indian rug, while defining a new era in design. 7-10 business days to ship out and receive tracking. |
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Wool and Silk Men's Scarf $135 Large paisley in vivid color accentuates dark sumptuous silk for a cozy modern look with a versatile solid wool back. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy. |
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Silk $5.5 Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment encourages readers to ask and answer questions and to plan and conduct simple investigations. Based on National Science Education Standards, this series is an ideal supplement for preschool and kindergarten teachers and offers parents a unique opportunity to prepare youngsters for formal education.   Using a question-and-answer approach and a variety of interactive prompts—such as words to know and important facts—students will learn the various properties that make silk a unique member of the textile family. |
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Luxury King Size Sierra Leone Silk Duvet $590 Luxury King Size Sierra Leone Silk Duvet is available from bedbathstore.com for only $449.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Silk, mohair, cashmere and other luxury fibres $280 Although none of the luxury fibres, including silk, is produced in large quantities, their particular and unique qualities of fineness, softness, warmth and pleasurable handle mean that they occupy a very important place in the luxury apparel and fine furnishing trades. This book covers all aspects of the growth, physical characteristics, production, marketing and consumption of silk, mohair, cashmere, camelhair, Alpaca, Llama, Vicuna, Guanaco, Yak and Musk Ox fibres. The image of these fabrics is of course all-important, and the book describes in detail those rare occasions when a lower priced and lower quality version of a luxury fibre has damaged its overall reputation. Some natural fibres covered here, including spider silk, are also increasingly finding applications within the technical textiles sector, where their high performance thermal properties and bio-mimetic qualities in particular, are very useful. This is an essential reference for all those involved in any part of the luxury fibre trade. |
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Floral Wool and Silk Men's Scarf $135 An ornamental floral design in contrasting colors add a touch of modern flair to the silk side of the Forzieri reversible scarf. The solid wool side in the same color as the band that borders its silk half gives extra warmth and cozy versatility. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy. |
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Silk & Wool Fringed Long Scarf $115 Soft and warm silk/wool blend offers the perfect backdrop for the subtle textured effect in tone on tone blues. A signature band along the length of the scarf accentuates the design. Made in Italy. |
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Silk and wool shawl, 'Prism' (India) $52.99 The quiet shimmer of natural silk meets hand loomed textures in virgin wool for a shawl of extraordinary elegance. By Imtiyaz, the lovely wrap combines enticing shades of green, gray and crimson. |
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Silk and wool shawl Prism (India) $52.99 The quiet shimmer of natural silk meets hand loomed textures in virgin wool for a shawl of extraordinary elegance. By Imtiyaz, the lovely wrap combines enticing shades of green, gray and crimson. |
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Wool and silk scarf Kashmiri Black (India) $29.99 Radiant in black, this scarf is an accessory of casual elegance. Sajad weaves the versatile muffler with a rich blend of virgin wool and natural silk. |
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Wool and silk scarf Kashmiri Wine (India) $29.99 Radiant in burgundy, this scarf is an accessory of casual elegance. Sajad weaves the versatile muffler with a rich blend of virgin wool and natural silk. |
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Wool and silk scarf, 'Kashmiri Gray' (India) $29.99 Stylish in pale gray, this scarf is an accessory of casual elegance. Sajad weaves the muffler with natural silk, virgin wool and nylon. |
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Wool and silk scarf, 'Kashmiri Cloud' (India) $29.95 Radiant in creamy white, this scarf is an accessory of casual elegance. Sajad weaves the muffler with natural silk, virgin wool and nylon. |
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Wool and silk shawl, 'Kashmir Ivory' (India) $39.95 Majestic in ivory, this shawl blends wool and silk for casual elegance. Sajad creates a lightweight wrap to go with everything. |