Damask

Kassia St Clair pays tribute to the ultimate chameleon of textiles and its chequered (sorry) history

Velvets, satins and velours in luxe rusts and deep emeralds epitomise this season’s spirit of sumptuousness

It is always both a perk and a pitfall of the job that our desks are often laden with swatches from the latest fabric and wallpaper launches. It is a joy to see such creativity, quality craftsmanship

The latest collections are here – and they’re set to make homes beautiful

A beautifully dressed bed is just as important as the other decor elements in a bedroom – and these ones are the fairest of them all

Knotted, woven, tufted or felted, designs for carpets and rugs have developed in a wide variety of styles and fibres around the world to add comfort and sophistication underfoot