10 things to know about wool

A check carpet is not only beautiful by design, but hugely practical too, as stains and marks will be less noticeable than on a plain alternative. Wool is also particularly hardwearing, so the perfect

Wool is renowned for its wealth of benefits, amazing properties, and versatility, especially when used as a textile in decorating and furnishing the home, something we celebrate in our feature on page

OCCASIONALLY,a book of outstanding quality lands on my desk. As someone who has long been passionate about sheep – and who is working on a book on that very subject – “The Wonder Of Wool” is of partic

Britain should be proud of its rich ovine history, says RBST chief Christopher Price

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

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