What Designers Should Look for in a Custom Textile Manufacturing Partner
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What Designers Should Look for in a Custom Textile Manufacturing Partner

Custom textile projects rarely follow a perfectly straight line. There may be a particular weave to develop, a color that needs to be matched, a size that falls outside standard dimensions, or a sample that needs to be adjusted before it is approved.

The finished product matters, of course.

But so does everything that happens before it.

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The Role of Textiles in Bedroom Design
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The Role of Textiles in Bedroom Design

When designing a bedroom, the bed and larger furniture pieces usually get most of the attention.

The bed establishes the proportions of the room. The headboard can become a focal point. Nightstands, lighting, flooring, and built-in elements all contribute to the overall design.

But from what I've seen working with designers, it's often the textiles that make a bedroom feel finished.

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Why We Still Weave on Traditional Shuttle Looms
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Why We Still Weave on Traditional Shuttle Looms

One of the questions we’re asked most often is: "Why are you still weaving on traditional shuttle looms?"

At Arihant Collection, many of our projects are custom developed for interior designers, luxury retailers, and hospitality brands. One client may request a specific weave in a bespoke size. Another may need a custom color that matches an interior palette. The following project may require a completely different construction or only a small production run.

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Why Weave Matters: How Weave Structure Shapes the Look and Feel of Cashmere
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Why Weave Matters: How Weave Structure Shapes the Look and Feel of Cashmere

When people think about textiles, color is usually the first thing that comes to mind.

It's the element that immediately catches the eye and often drives the initial design conversation.

But in our experience, color is only part of the story.

The weave of a textile has just as much influence on how it is perceived and experienced.

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