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What ever happened to the Spectrum Fabric Company that made barkcloth?
I am sorry, but I have researched this and could find nothing on this company. However, there are several other companies in the U.S. that make bark cloth. Please go onto: www.google.com Type in: Companies that make bark cloth
What kind of clothing did Polynesians wear?
Polynesians traditionally wore garments made from plant fibers such as barkcloth, tapa cloth, and woven mats. These garments were often wrapped or draped around the body in various styles depending on the island and culture. Feather cloaks were also worn by high-ranking individuals for ceremonial purposes.
What is the best cleaning method for vintage barkcloth drapes unlined?
First, hold them up to the light and check for any holes. If you find any, repair them before washing. Give them a tug. If they shred (dry rot) they probably won't survice a washing. I've washed many, many pieces of barkcloth. Never bothered with dry cleaning and never had a problem. Get some Oxyclean and follow directions. It's kind of expensive but well worth it. Give your drapes a nice long 6 hour soak. You might be stunned by the amount of yellowing that comes out. The drapes may look and smell clean but the water could turn brown very quickly and you'd never know that the drapes were so "dirty" from perhaps years of nicotine (lots of smokers in the 30's, 40's and 50's). You may need to soak them more than once. Wash using a gentle cycle and don't put anything in the washing machine with them. I had a pair of barkcloth drapes once that had such a huge stain of some sort that I resorted to using bleach, and it worked beautifully. You might want to test a small section before going to such extremes. After using bleach though, you should soak in a vinegar and water solution (I don't know how much I used -- until I could smell vinegar easily). A fabric store clerk told me that this removes all remnants of bleach. If you don't get all the bleach out the fabric may weaken, especially if you're hanging your drapes in a sunny window. You say these are unlined so there should be no worries. Sometimes the lining will shrink and distort the shape of the drapes. If possible, hanging in the sunshine also helps to brighten. Drying by machine is O.K. on delicate or medium.
How pygmies dress?
they wear very little clothing because of the warm weather in the rainforest. They make their clothing from the leaves and the things from the rainforest. The most famous clothing is probably the barkcloth, made from barks of different trees.
List of names of fashion designers?
AF Vandevorst Agent Provocateur Alexander McQueen Alexandre Herchcovitch Anna Molinari Anna Sui Ann Demeulemeester Balenciaga Bottega Veneta Burberry Calvin Klein Celine Chanel Chloe Christian Dior Christian Lacroix Costume National Diesel Dirk Bikkembergs Dolce & Gabbana Donna Karan Dries Van Noten Dsquared Fendi Ghost Giambattista Valli Giorgio Armani Givenchy Gucci Guess? Hermes Hugo Boss Imitation of Christ Juicy Couture Stella McCartney Jean Paul Gaultier Jil Sander John Galliano John Richmond Julien Macdonald Junya Watanabe Karl Lagerfeld Kate Spade Lacoste Lanvin Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Missoni Miss Sixty Moschino Paul Smith Philip Treacy Prada Ralph Lauren Roberto Cavalli Rochas Sonia-Rykiel Sophia Kokosalaki Stella McCartney Tommy Hilfiger Valentino Versace Viktor & Rolf Vivienne Westwood Yohji Yamamoto Yves Saint Laurent Zac Posen
