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All About Velvet (and why you need it in your home)


With a history of being used an expression of power, wealth, and taste, velvet has come a long way since its early beginnings. From luxury upholstered lounges to designer clothing, velvet continues to be the upmarket material of choice. What is velvet? Derived from the Middle French velu meaning ‘shaggy’, velvet is...

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