Monthly archives: May 2009
Detour Ahead
Getting to Fibre Designs might prove to be a bit more difficult than usual. The construction work at the new Cape Quarter extension has led to the closure of part of Dixon Street, which will only re-open in November.
In addition to this, Jarvis Street is also undergoing an exciting revamp. Soon you will be walking on a cobbled Jarvis Street. The street has been divided into two sections. Whilst the one section is being cobbled the other will be open to traffic. However, there is no space available for parking.
Some parking is available on upper Dixon Street though. Give us a call if you are planning on dropping off any rugs for restoration or cleaning. We will gladly meet you outside to collect the rugs from your vehicle.
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The twenty-one million knots project
Just in case you thought weaving up a bespoke rug is quick and easy, consider the following. We are busy working on an exciting project that comprises of weaving up fitted carpeting for four bedrooms, one living area, a study and a lobby/passage area for an elite residence in Cape Town.
The project requires 75 weavers who will be working for a total of 54 000 hours. Weaving is done on 6m wide looms using a total weight of 1900kg of wool. Each square meter or carpet comprises of 61 000 knots, resulting in 21 million knots being knotted for the entire project.
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Visual Silence Makes a Big Noise at Decorex
Thank you to everyone who visited us at Decorex 2009 from 24-27 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It was our first time exhibiting at the show. Cape Town is indeed alive and buzzing with creativity.
Thank you also to Natalie Thiart and Dominique Logan. Fibre Designs was presented with the best small stand award. Congratulations Natalie on your design and to Dominique for translating this design into the actual stand.
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