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Category: Decorative textiles

A REMEMBRANCE OF A FRIEND

Our friend, Pramod Shah, passed away. His company, Universal Overseas, was a very important resource from India for Wesco Fabrics. We first with Pramod during an early trip to Brussels for a decorative textile trade fair. The sad news brought back a rush of memories of the past…

FASHION AND FABRICS…Reminiscing on how the fashion world influenced our search for exciting fabrics.

The death of iconic journalist, Andre Talley, has put the fashion world on the brain, igniting memories on how this world shaped the development of our own decorative fabrics at Wesco Fabrics. Although we sold the company in 2017 there are times when the old memory bank kicks into overdrive…

REMEMBRANCES OF A TEXTILE JOURNEY…Part 2

Our textile and home furnishing journey continues with this 2013 image of Marla in our Denver Design District showroom. We were somewhat unique from the other showrooms in the center as it was possible for interior designers to buy furniture and accessories off the floor rather than waiting for a…

REMEMBRANCES OF A TEXTILE JOURNEY…Part 1

I continue the story about my career at Wesco Fabrics and the world of Decorative Fabrics and window coverings with a detour or two. Click on this link for a post about the beginning of the company and my earliest days on the job. The photo above shows the look…