The Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company has an illustrious past and fascinating present, as Charlotte Reather discovers

Tell us about yourself... I’m Italian and live in Modena, a charming town full of tradition, fragrance and colour. I’m a wife, mother and grandmother, three roles I cherish deeply that bring joy and m

Tartan check is indelibly associated with Scotland’s identity, but it took centuries to get there. While not a true tartan, the earliest Scottish check is a simple weave in undyed wool, c250 AD and fo

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love a stripe, so I couldn’t help but pick out this dynamic flooring. Apparently I am in good company as 2026 is set to be the year of the stripe. Full of persona

Trims have been at the forefront of my mind since writing a recent passementerie feature, which made me truly appreciate their transformative qualities to define and elevate schemes. Fabric house Jame

There is something undeniably enchanting about this 16th-century farmhouse in Dorset, especially during the festive period. The open fire in the sitting room roars, the soft glow of candlelight fills