The Pashmina Store Acquires Nakrita Silk, California-Based Retailer of Pashmina and Silk Goods
Humble, TX (ContentDesk) July 20, 2006 - The Pashmina Store announced that it is completed the acquisition of California-based retailer Nakrita Silk. The purchase will expand the Companys product line and broaden its Western United States customer base. New services and products will include a greater shawl, scarf and wrap selection, silk products, cashmere baby blankets, and bridesmaid gift pashmina.
Nakrita Silk started in 1999 as a Los Angeles based importer, wholesaler and retailer of Thai Silk fabric and decorative pillow covers. It successfully added pashmina shawls, wraps, and scarves in 2002.
Their products were very popular bridesmaid gifts along the West Coast. Cashmere blankets were included in their product mix in 2004. The acquisition is part of a strategy to bring new products, services, and a broader range of customers to The Pashmina Store and its popular website, located at www.ThePashminaStore.com."The addition of Nakrita Silks business to ours is very exciting news for all of us," said Charlene Martina, founder of The Pashmina Store. "It allows us to quickly expand our core shawl, scarf and wrap business while also giving us red carpet access to new markets and customers."For additional information, contact Blair Rhodes or visit www.ThePashminaStore.com. The Pashmina Store, located at http://www.thepashminastore.com, has been proud to offer the finest quality pure pashmina and pashmina/silk blend shawls, wraps, and scarves since 2000.
Customers enjoy the entire experience with quality products at exceptional values, free standard shipping in the U.S from Texas, and a satisfaction
guarantee.Contact:Blair Rhodes, Director of Customer Appreciation888-874-2957http://www.thepashminastore.com.
Screen Press Printing: Looking at the process
Screen printing also called silk screen print also called serigraph was invented in the Far East around 2000 years ago. No supplemented data on when or where exactly it originates, but originally used to make the screen printer's screen. A paper stencil was stiched onto the screen to control the print area. Around a hundred years ago screen printing was reinvented in the west and it has become a common method of printing on textiles. Most common, the custom t-shirts.
The screens used for screen printing custom t shirts, are made with a mono filament mesh. Photopolymer emulsion is used to make the stencil. Thus, silk screen is coated with the liquid emulsion, and allowed to dry and harden. The emulsion is light sensitive. The stencil is made in the "silk screen" by placing a positive of the print over the coated silk screen then exposing the screen to light.
The areas of the screen shielded from the light remain water soluble and can be washed out of the screen. The light...
Screen Press Printing: Looking at the process
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How to Significantly Lower Your Wedding Flower Costs
When planning a wedding, it is vital to keep in mind that approximately 5-10% of the budget may be consumed by floral costs. Whether your budget is $5000 or $15,000, this percentage is a significant amount considering all of the other things that are battling over your hard earned dollars (or, your parents' hard earned dollars!) Although the thought of spending so much on an element of your wedding that may not last past the day itself may depress you, flowers add the power of elegance and richness to your event. "So, what do I do?" is a question that I have been asked. The answer is quite simple; you must find ways to cuts costs and maintain the same desired effect. What most do not find simple is discovering ways to cut the costs.
Well, here are a few tried and true ways that will allow you to incorporate one of nature's most glorious creations without breaking the bank. 1) One word?SILK! Silk flowers today appear to be so life-like, that I have actually had to touch and smell...
How to Significantly Lower Your Wedding Flower Costs
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A Guide To Silk Palm Trees
The best way to create a truly magical, tropical, and exotic setting is by adding beautiful palm trees to it. Unique in their beauty, palm trees can transform any place, multiplying its beauty and exoticness within seconds. However, to plant tropical palm trees and take care of them can be cumbersome. Hence, life-looking, exact replicas of palms are available in silk which can be bought, assembled, and kept indefinitely without any hassles or pain.
Research shows that silk palm trees are among the most popular silk trees.
As such, they come in plenty of sizes, shapes, and types. Multitudes of companies exist that are dedicated to producing silk bamboo trees.
Some companies that produce excellent-quality, beautiful silk palm trees include Silk Tree House, Inc, Indoor Tropical Foliage, Silk Trees, Silk Plants Plus, Silk Plant Design Center, Kinkade Studios, Earthflora, Valentine Floral Creations, Autumn Foliages, Brands on Sale, Andreas, Inc, Your Silk...
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Wrapped in Luxury ? Hollywood?s Hottest to be Kumi Kookooned in Style
It's a dangerous job to hand out those little gold men at Hollywood's greatest tribute to itself, the Academy Awards.
Sharp-edged envelopes, wrinkled red carpets, stiletto heels and long, complicated names are just a few of the obstacles that must be overcome before uttering those famous words, "And the winner is."
But this year, Jennifer Chang and her company, Kumi Kookoon, are preparing to make the night a little easier for the 125 brave souls who have agreed to take on the task.
Kumi Kookoon, a top producer of luxurious silk products for the bedroom, will be tucking a silk-filled blanket and pair of slippers into the highly coveted and much publicized Official 77th Annual Academy Awards? Gift Bag each presenter will receive.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Charlize Theron, Renee Zellwegger and other hardworking stars will be cuddling up in the sumptuous folds of their Kumi Kookoon throw for years to come, while Martin Scorcese and Orlando...
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Screen Press Printing: Looking at the process
Screen printing also called silk screen print also called serigraph was invented in the Far East around 2000 years ago. No supplemented data on when or where exactly it originates, but originally used to make the screen printer's screen. A paper stencil was stiched onto the screen to control the print area. Around a hundred years ago screen printing was reinvented in the west and it has become a common method of printing on textiles. Most common, the custom t-shirts.
The screens used for screen printing custom t shirts, are made with a mono filament mesh. Photopolymer emulsion is used to make the stencil. Thus, silk screen is coated with the liquid emulsion, and allowed to dry and harden. The emulsion is light sensitive. The stencil is made in the "silk screen" by placing a positive of the print over the coated silk screen then exposing the screen to light.
The areas of the screen shielded from the light remain water soluble and can be washed out of the screen. The light...
Screen Press Printing: Looking at the process
Silk > Screen Press Printing: Looking at the process
Candy, Chocolate And Gum All Treats To Tickle Your Fancy!
A delicious, mouth-watering piece of sweetened candy is a treat that tempts everyone. Whether it's a spicy cinnamon candy a hard watermelon candy that just bursts with flavor as soon as it placed inside your mouth; candy is a treat that you enjoy and deserve.Soft candy, chewy candy, chocolate and fruit candy are all available today over the internet at great prices. Whether it's chocolate, hard candy or mouth melting cotton candy, it's hard to turn down a sweet treat. For an instant burst of energy...
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