From rattan creations to cotton blends, the world of weaving brought many new items to market. From artifacts trading company came a bevy of rattan and sweetgrass options from artisans in Thailand and Indonesia. The company features chargers, placemats, and napkin holders, as well as unique items, such as ice buckets and interesting German-made glass-lined stainless steel carafes with rattan woven directly around the shapes. For more information, call 888-278-8723.
Wild Hare Designs weaves whimsy into your life with linen/cotton hand towels and cotton/poly blend aprons with a collection of sayings that range from the sarcastic to the sassy. Collegiate and tailgating aprons are also available for those bowl events and a sports season's worth of grilling. Minimum orders at Wild Hare are only $100 — more details can be had at 877-631-4273.
A silky dream … Suburban Silk's collection has made even Oprah sigh — she picked their Silk Wine Bag for the O-List. Count on this company for a modern urban style with trend-setting patterns and color ranges. The company produces everything from Silk/Bamboo Serving Trays and Silk Tea Boxes to Napkins and Placemats. Silk Wine Bags can be double layered in a variety of 100-percent Thai silk fabric colors. One side is a solid-color two-ply silk that gives you the soft touch of 100-percent Thai silk. Another favorite is a Thai Silk Wine Bag complemented by a cotton inner lining for a contemporary look. Opening orders are $300, which will give you a good jump on the handcrafted line. For information, visit www.suburbansilk.com, or call 702-433-0035.
Harold Import Company, Inc. gets into the weave with its first complete line of gourmet kitchen textiles. The range includes six strong primary colors in six SKUs from aprons to terry kitchen towels. High-quality textiles, they provide specialty retailers with a basic mix at a competitive price point for their stores. You can also mix in patterned options, as well as new designer styles, such as Jerianne Can Dijk's whimsical "Too Many Wines Spoil the Cook!" Collection created for Prill/Harold Import. For more information, call 800-526-2163, or visit www.haroldskitchen.com.
Kentfield's flour sack designs are works of art that more than meet utilitarian needs. The 30x30 flour-sack towels can be complemented by aprons and 58-inch table toppers. Unique designs from the company include organic food-themed art and Latin designs with tropical themes. For more information on the California company, go to www.kentfields.com.
Hostess tasks are made simply fabulous in Kitsch'n Glam's modern twist of the 1950's form-fitting apron styles. From Halter-Styled Aprons to Sock-Hop Skirt Aprons, this collection brings fashion and sex appeal back to home entertaining. These glamorous aprons are now complemented by a children's line and will soon feature matching dresses. For more information, visit www.kitschnglam.com.
