History Of Swarovski Crystals
Daniel Swarovski was an Austrian glass cutter and jeweller born in Bohemia. In 1892 he patented an electric cutting machine that facilitated the production of lead crystal glass jewelry, enabling him to cut crystals with the outmost precision. Swarovski crystal contains approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction. The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal sculptures and miniatures, jewelry and couture, home decor and chandeliers.
In order to create a crystal that allows light to refract in a rainbow spectrum, Swarovski coats some of its crystals with special metallic chemical coatings. Aurora Borealis, or “AB”, is one of the most popular coatings, and gives the surface a rainbow oil slick appearance. Other coatings include Crystal Transmission, Volcano, Aurum, and Dorado. Coatings may be applied to only part of an object; others are coated twice, and thus are designated AB 2X, Dorado 2X etc.
History Of Voile Scarf
Voile is a light weight woven fabric, generally made of 100% cotton or cotton mixes including linen or polyester. Its name originates from the French which means veil. Because of its light weight the fabric is mostly used in soft furnishing. Full length curtains in hot countries are made with voile and used as window treatments, mosquito nets etc. In colder climates voiles are also called net curtains and are used under heavier curtains (usually lined and inter-lined) to avoid direct sun light and for privacy.
In the UK, as the more old fashioned net curtains lost in popularity, voiles came to replace them in the 90s. More sophisticated weaves became available on the market and intricately detailed voiles became fashionable. Companies such as Andrew Martin Ltd, Osborne & Little, Voyage Decoration and other market leaders started importing voiles which included metallic threads, printed patterns, embroidery etc. Manufacturing methods of voile curtains changed to accommodate the new found selection. No longer limited to French pleating and gathered pleating these began to be made up as “flags” using new tracks and pole systems available on the market.
Because of their semi-transparent quality voile curtains are made using specially manufacturer heading tape which is less easily noticeable through the fabric. Voile fabric is also used in dress-making either in multiple layers or laid over a second material.
BK 001
BK 002
BK 003
BK 004
BK 005
SOLD OUT
BK 007
BK 008
BK 009
BK 010
0 comments:
Post a Comment