SILK FINDS A HOME LUMINOUS FABRIC DRAPING ITSELF ALL OVER THE HOUSE.(Home Front)

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) | March 1, 2003| | Copyright

Byline: Betsy Lehndorff

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS

Silk conjures images of regal bridal dresses and flowing, high-fashion gowns; of material so delicate it sways in the wind and captures the light.

But these days, you need not look to elegant women for a glimpse of silk. It's begging to be touched on your bed, sofa and table. Hundreds of new silk fabrics are used in upholstery, drapes, window sheers, bedspreads and table coverings.

``The lightning bolt hit five years ago when I went to a fashion textile show in New York where you have fabric ...

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