Those areas designed to be especially comfortable and unfussy, like a den or family room, will call for something laidback. A ...

In its boldest move to date, OPM last week marched into the U.S. silk industry, became sole holder, buyer and seller of raw silk. Then it stopped all processing of raw silk (except on Army & Navy ...

In addition to being smooth and soft on the skin, silk is temperature-regulating and hypoallergenic, making it an excellent material to sleep in. And while it isn’t exactly known for being cheap ...

These luxurious home bar ideas from top designers are stylish, bold, and statement-making. Discover the best and easiest ways ...

But the strippy blinds alone can skew casual and unfinished. On the other hand, full fabric drapes might read too formal and heavy, and do abusive things to your wallet.

It's no secret that blue has been the darling of the interior design world for centuries, but a more soulful shade in the ...

Good ideas and innovation travel easily—and far. Historically, these ideas spread along trade routes. This essay looks at the great Eurasian Silk Roads as a transmitter of people, goods, ideas, ...

and taffeta offer a formal and regal image, lighter and airier fabrics like chiffon and organza are ideal for beach weddings ...

Corn silk is a thread-like fiber found at the top of corn cobs. They are not usually eaten but are used by some as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and herbal remedy for certain conditions.

A custodian of some of India’s finest sarees, Nita Ambani draped grace in red patola silk saree this time. A fashion queen in her own right, Nita always adds a touch of her uniqueness weaved ...

A dose of cocktail-hour frivolity reigns in this New York apartment designed by Chiqui Woolworth, thanks to the cabana-striped “tenting” that drapes the bar and its slim swinging doors.