Journal
From velvet to lamp: the story of Sghiribiss
How are Patrizia Polese’s creative lamps born? The artist tells us about the process of making them, revealing the role that our fabrics have played.
Jardiniere pattern: the refinement of multicoloured fabrics
What is and how did the jardiniere pattern come about? Find out what are the difficulties in producing it and how it has evolved over the centuries here
Warper: a piece of history still at work
Our weaving mill uses a machine which is as old and as important as our looms: the warper. We’re going to tell you what it is in this article
Yellow and gold: the colours of the most precious interiors
Nothing compares to yellow and gold to add a strong touch of brightness and luxury to any interior: here you find all the shades of our catalogue
The long history of velvet upholstery
When was upholstery born? And when did velvet start being used as an upholstery fabric? Discover how textile coverings have evolved over time here
Decorating with white: the colour you wouldn’t expect
White has a long history in home decor: this is how it has evolved over time, which secrets hide behind its use and which shades you find on our fabrics
Jacquard fabrics: a revolution for home decor (and not only)
What do Jacquard fabrics owe their name to? And why are they different from all other fabrics? We’ll unveil their secrets in this article
Leonardo Da Vinci, 500 years later
500 years after Leonardo’s death, he can still amaze us: here’s how he played a part in the development of the textile industry and of our fabrics’ designs
The amazing history of cushions
An incredibly old furnishing item, which has radically changed over the centuries: this is how cushions have developed into the object we know
Pink fabrics: the history behind an upper-class colour
Pink hasn’t always been a feminine colour: find out why and how you can use it on your furnishing fabrics in this article
Velvet curtains: the secrets behind a distinctive furnishing item
When did velvet make its first appearance as a drapery fabric? Is this furnishing item still trending? In this post you’ll find some answers
Red: a history of home decor’s warmest colour
What did red mean to ancient peoples? And which role did Venice play in the spread of red textiles? Find it out in this article!
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