Silk outfits to suit every occasion Silk is a wonderful fabric; lustrous, soft and elegant. It is a multi-faceted material – skin-kind, strong and stunning. With our new autumn staples and statement pieces, you can […]
From Brocade to Tussah – the properties and benefits of silk fabrics How well do you know your silks? At Patra, we’re often asked by many of you about the qualities of the different silks […]
Sheets, covers and pillowcases that make bedtime truly restful There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep. It is important to our physical and emotional wellbeing; impacting on our quality of life and mood. Many […]
From parachutes to printing, medicine to the military – there is more to silk than meets the eye Back in the depth of history right up to futuristic ambitions, designers, scientists and engineers have found […]
A treacherous journey that shaped the modern world The Silk Road played a major part in the cultural and economic development of both Europe and Asia. This brutal route over land and sea transported far more […]
At Patra we pride ourselves in doing things properly – and in the world of dyes one method stands head and shoulders above the rest. Yarn dyeing produces a greater depth of colour and a […]
A positive review of 2013 and the warmest of wishes When you sit down with a cup of tea to read that morning’s paper, or select your favorite Sunday section to enjoy with a late […]
Where does the phrase ‘taking silk’ come from? For many barristers becoming a member of the Queen’s Counsel is the ultimate goal. The status of a QC not only has formal privileges and great financial […]
Natural fabrics, and silk in particular, have some amazing properties that have been adapted for many uses, one such being the manufacture of parachute canopies. You would think that the stringent requirements of a parachute […]
Patra brings you a few fun facts that you might not have already known about silk. When the word ‘silk’ is mentioned, it immediately conjures images of waves of light and luxurious fabric in […]