USA: Beautiful wool knitting Shop[Nov 04, 2007] If you are a knitter or have needle crafters on your gift list, you should visit Bella Lana - Beautiful Wool. Besides yarn, needles, pattern books, and classes, they have gift cards, beautiful bags to carry projects and little accessory items.
SOUTH AFRICA: Weak dollar takes its toll on wool sale[Nov 04, 2007] The weakening of the US dollar, resulting in the strengthening of the rand, was the foremost reason for the 2,5% drop in prices at Wednesday‘s Cape Mohair and Wool sale. The market performed well, with 97% of the offering sold under good competition
UK: The true essence of fashion in the 60s[Nov 01, 2007] National Wool Museum unveiled The Celtic Couture Collection with a fashion show straight from the swinging 60s. Designed in the ’60s using only “brethyn Cymreig” (Welsh cloth) The Celtic Couture Collection by Dr Sheila Harri captures the true essence of fashion in the ’60s.
USA: Area rug dealer wins "Rug Retailer of the Year" award[Oct 31, 2007] The "Rug Retailer of the Year" comes from a small town. In business for last 25 years, this family-run area rug dealer, Abingdon Rug Outlet operates from a 24,000 sq. ft. building in historical Abingdon, Virginia.
VIETNAM: AWI to promote Merino Wool in the Asian textile market[Oct 30, 2007] Australian Wool Innovation has been forming strategic partnerships with a number of leading mills and garment makers in Vietnam to secure a share of the flourishing Asian textile market. These partnerships will