Porcelain, also called 'fine china', featuring its delicate texture, pleasing color, and refined sculpture, has been one of the earliest artworks introduced to the western world through the Silk Road. The earliest one was found made of ...
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Early beds were little more than piles of straw or some other natural material (e.g. a heap of palm leaves, animal skins or dried bracken). An important change was raising them off the ground, to avoid drafts, dirt, and pests. Bedding dated ...
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Ancient world Early beds were little more than piles of straw or some other natural material (e.g. a heap of palm leaves, animal skins or dried bracken). An important change was raising them off the ground, to avoid drafts, dirt, and ...
Dutch fashion fabric producer Vlisco Group is to partner with Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) and will be the initiative’s first partner to both produce and market its products to local consumers in Africa. Initially this will be a ...
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Way back in antiquity wine produced in China was not as we know it today. The fermented product had a thick creamy consistency and was eaten, not being suitable for drinking. Thus the vessels used were more or less the same as those used ...
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A brand new range of genuine wool rugs and cushions from the Australian designer brand Auskin has now been launched at the Contemporary Heaven Website. Each rug and cushion has been made using finest sheepskin from New Zealand or ...
Allen Solly, the brand that introduced Friday Dressing to Indian consumers announces the launch of Custom Fit trousers. Resolving the ultimate wardrobe malfunction that is droopy trousers Allen Solly introduced the Custom Fit that ensures ...
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Daybeds are offered in a many styles and finishes; it is very simple to find the perfect daybed for your home. Once you've read the daybed style guide below, you will be on your way to selecting the perfect daybed to fit your needs. ...
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Look for three key trends in rug product introductions at the upcoming High Point Market. * INSPIRED BY NATURE: Botanical themes and other depictions of earthly beauty remain a driving force for rug designers. * SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: ...
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The Baxter rug in SpiceLoloi Rugs will host its signature High Point Market party at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21 in the company's showroom, IHFC D320. The party will feature catered hors d'oeuvres, drinks and the return of band Jaxon Jill with ...
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A wedding dress or wedding gown is the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony. Color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. In Western cultures, brides ...
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Brentano’s Symphonic collection features emerging colors as well as those that are tried and true. Fashionable combinations of grey and green or periwinkle and mauve can be used to update any interior. The spring 2013 collection also ...
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AAB is one of the leading suppliers of stylish yet modest clothing for Islamic women around the world, and is delighted to publicise their new Spring Collection for 2013. Aab has built a reputation for designing and producing high quality ...
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One of Austria's most important cultural projects is the reopening of the Kunstkammer (lit-erally, chambers of art and natural wonders) in Vienna. Zumtobel was able to make an es-sential contribution ensuring the state-of-the-art ...
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Contemporary Heaven is now stocking a brand new range of soft home from the Future Living brand. This funky new design range is called Embassy, which features a unique spiky pencil fabric design that gives an appearance of structure and ...
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