At Humphries Weaving we are surrounded by historical fabrics on a daily basis. This originated from the wool weaving, spinning, dyeing and finishing trade in East Anglia, which was the financial backbone of the region until the middle to late seventeenth century, leaving an architectural and manufac

From banner silk to lustring, super shiny silks are often desired for luxury linings in window and bed drapes, decorative plain cloths and as a rich base for intricate hand embroidery. Here we explore the differences between these fine plain silk qualities. You may also be interested to read our art