Rouen also became known for its textiles, with designs influenced by the work of Rouen potters.
From early times, the Chinese ornamented wood, pottery, and textiles with beautiful designs in gold.
Dry cleaning, System of cleaning textiles with chemical solvents instead of water.
Her brother Raymond designed brightly colored Greek-inspired textiles with stamped floral borders (also on display).
Large rectilinear pieces, like a sofa, were covered in textiles with surface relief, like chenille.
For textiles with a handmade look, Ms. Weinrib picked out Eatkins cotton napkins, made in Brooklyn, which can be purchased from the designer, Leah A. Howe, on Etsy.com.
Other textiles with beaded borders are as compelling; one of them depicts human figures as if it were a cross-stitching from New England.
But the pale safari and bomber jackets, the amalgamation of Asian textiles with herringbone and houndstooth and the subtleness of the soft shades made a fine collection.
Textiles with a technological edge, like the nylon shine that is now popular on denim jeans, fade in and out as fads.
Through April 22, "Textiles from the Garden of Eden" displays a wide-ranging collection of textiles with flower and plant images.
Target is introducing two lower-priced lines of housewares from Dwell Studio, a home furnishings company known for textiles with bold patterns and subtle color palettes.
