When Zhao Shuxian started working at an art and craft factory in Nanjing in Jiangsu province in 1973, the then 19-year-old was given the job of mastering the time-honored craft of making "velvet" ...

Photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019 shows a velvet flower handicraft made by Zhao Shuxian in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng) Delicate velvet flower handicrafts made ...

M & S Schmalberg is trying to hold on to the craft it has perfected for more than a century: making silk flora for fashion brands. By Steven Kurutz The showroom and factory of M & S Schmalberg is in a ...

Create a stunning, personalised ring platter for your ceremony! Get five easy, creative ideas using flowers, velvet, mirrors, and personalised touches. Read on to know more.

Velvet is historically associated with luxury. Originally made with silk, it is known best for having a lush surface soft to the touch. Though its exact origins are unknown, velvet has been around for ...

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A pink lamé dress with black velvet flower and silver rhinestone details designed by Peter Davy. The dress has a plunging V-neck front neckline and a dropped waistline. The bodice is shaped and fitted ...