There are times when you just want to enjoy a little bit of luxury. That may mean drinking an expensive wine, eating imported chocolates, or using a luxurious fabric in your home. There are several types of fabrics that fall into the luxury category.
Cashmere
Cashmere comes from the wool of Kashmir goats found in the mountains of Tibet and Mongolia. The soft touch makes it a popular choice for sweaters and scarves but can also be used to make throws and blankets or to upholster furniture. It is not particularly durable so should be used in areas that are not subjected to a lot of use; but nothing says luxury like cuddling under a cashmere blanket on a cold evening.
Velvet
Velvet has long been considered one of the most luxurious fabrics available. It can be made from cotton or silk thread, which gives it a slight sheen. Velvet provides a soft and thick look and feel to draperies, upholstery and accent pillows. Velour and velveteen give a similar look and feel for less money but are not as thick and rich in appearance as the real thing.
Silk
Contrary to popular belief, the silk used in textiles does not come from the silk worm, it comes from moth caterpillars. The production process is what makes silk so expensive. Silk draperies add a look of luxury to your windows, as do silk throw pillows or an occasional chair with a silk cushion.
Hand crafted
Hand embroidered, crewel work or painted fabrics all fall under the luxury fabric category due to the handcrafting necessary to produce these exquisite textiles. Beautiful window coverings, accent pillows, quilts and light upholstery can all be created from these handcrafted works of art.
Using one of these fabrics to decorate your home will make you feel special and, after all, we all deserve a little bit of luxury in our lives.
