It's just a fact of life that some cloth rags and towels are going to shed. This often isn't a sign of a bad-quality purchase; rather, some strands from the manufacturing process will inevitably come ...

Golden brocades and voluptuous fabrics are a characteristic visual feature of Spanish American art. "Painted Cloth: Fashion and Ritual in Colonial Latin America" addresses the social roles of textiles ...

What are you wearing? What does it say about you? You might ask yourself these questions after taking in "Painted Cloth: Fashion and Ritual in Colonial Latin American," an exhibit now up at the ...

Learn how you can recycle old fabric to make a DIY canvas floor cloth. Make your own painted canvas floor rugs! Hand-painted floor cloths are a great alternative to area rugs. Not only are they ...

In home fashion, they say what goes around comes around. This may be the reason why floor cloths have come back into style. These fabric floor coverings represent the true pioneer spirit — practical ...