Fabricadabra

Handloomed Uzbek Ikat used so well by Alix of Bohemia.

I've long admired Dutch and African wax printed fabrics and have made decorative pillow covers from them over the years. If you, too, admire them, then please read this story of the death of the last Nana Benz who was a distributor of them, became extremely successful and wealthy. Great article.

West Africa: Textile Queen Maman Creppy Has Died - the Last of West Africa's Legendary Wax Cloth Traders Has Left Her Mark Analysis - Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, who has died aged 89, was one of west Africa's most influential wax cloth traders. She was the youngest, and the last living, "Nana Benz" - the legendary first generation of women cloth traders from Togo.

I’ve added some fun vintage home textiles to my Etsy store.

FabricadabraUS - Etsy Shop Natural fiber decorative home textiles by FabricadabraUS located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Speedy replies! Has a history of replying to messages quickly. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

Textiles Tuesday. One of my vintage pieces. Printed cotton pique fabric. 1980’s. So beautiful!

Although this is referring to apparel, it remains true for all fabrics including home textiles and institutional textiles. Yes, upholstery fabric, mattress ticking, uniforms.

Toxic Textiles: The Chemicals in Our Clothing - Earth Day Learn more about chemicals and sustainable fashion.

With gratitude, every day is Thanksgiving.

I’m going in way over asking price on this sweet home now that I see that there is a clothes dryer in the kitchen. I prefer to wash my clothes in the sink and sometimes dry them in the oven, so this is beyond convenient and efficient.

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Why granny chic is making a comeback (with a twist) Why granny chic is making a comeback (with a twist)

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Uzbek Ikat lumbar pillow covers hand loomed by a master weaver. https://etsy.me/3p9NMrY

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Is This Grandma-Approved Trend The Next Fashion-to-Home Crossover? What happens in the world of fashion often trickles down to the home market a season or two later, and I’ve got my eye on a fashion trend that seems to be headed homeward. Last summer, a surprising trend emerged in clothing: The return of crocheted granny squares.

Vintage JP Stevens 1970’s printed floral percale pillowcases with ribbon and lace trim. Pristine and pretty. https://etsy.me/3p9NMrY

Ready to wrap for trip to Boulder. Reynolds non-toxic recliner in Two Sisters Ecotextile’s Winthrop Midnight Blue. - [x] all organic and non-toxic ingredients

Bokja Design out of Beirut Lebanon makes the most beautiful one of a kind upholstered furniture. Works of art.

Springtime teal hand tufted geometric pillow.

Cottage core cozy with this all wool hand crocheted throw from Nepal. No nasty synthetics. https://etsy.me/3p9NMrY

Vintage light green and pink Euro pillow sham made in USA. Layers of pretty fabrics and trim. https://etsy.me/3wf97Su

For anyone who loves true Uzbek hand loomed Ikat fabric, this is a lovely blouse from Alix of Bohemia.

Another 100% wool hand crocheted throw in granny squares pattern. Etsy store link. https://etsy.me/3p9NMrY

‘Getting the wool granny squares hand crocheted throws up in Etsy shop. ‘So fun on sofa, chair, foot of bed or as an evening wrap.

Apricot and natural all linen lumbar pillow cover. Handwoven fabric. https://etsy.me/3p9NMrY

New shipment of 100% wool hand crochet granny squares throws. https://etsy.me/3p9NMrY

These same textiles are used widely on upholstered furniture and this is why Fabricadabra never uses synthetic fabrics or natural fiber fabrics that have been aftertreated. -ToxicLiving .

"Killer Clothes": 4 Insane (But True) Things About Synthetic Clothing - Impakter Many sustainable brands advertise synthetic clothing as eco-friendly. Using toxic garment dyes and finishes, they clam this to be a greener option.

Brick embroidered linen lumbar pillow.

It’s a wonderful world

Embroidered linen lumbar pillow cover. 14” x 22”

Embroidered linen lumbar pillow cover. 14”x 22”.

Vintage 1980’s Impressionist floral printed round tablecloth.

Vintage nwot Ramm, Son & Crocker Versailles Rose floral chintz fabric by the yard upholstery fabric. 100% cotton. Made in England. Big, bold and impactful in the most cottage core of ways.