Sunday, September 2, 2012

Custom handmade fabric flowers

Can you think of a company in the garment district that has been around for at least 50 years? Well we couldn’t either, that is until we found out about M&S Schmalberg. This family owned and operated company has been around since 1919, which makes it over 90 years old! They are the largest direct manufacturer of custom silk and fabric flower pins in the USA. Being in their fourth generation, their skill and expertise has flourished and grown in both the quality of their product and in their excellent service.

“Flowers have always been part of fashion. During the 30’s and 40’s flowers were a popular accessory; even looking back to art in the 1800’s, flowers have always been part of the ever changing industry.” –Warren Brand, president of M&S Schmalberg, Inc.

Warren and his son Adam get their inspiration from being outside and seeing the beauty of nature then combining their ideas with the tools they have to make it come to a reality. They also get some of their inspiration from the customers, so if you think you’ve got some creative ideas send in pictures or go to their studio and work with them to make your own unique design.

These custom, handmade flower creations are not just any flower you can buy in a store; they are beautifully and carefully cut and dyed to perfection. After a client sends in their fabric, the flower making process begins. In order for the flower to hold its shape, the fabric is starched then stretched flat on wood frames to dry. When stiff,China Silk Flowers Exporters make great gifts for any occasion. Large varieties of permanent foliage and flowers for your per stem selection. the fabric is died and cut into the shape they want using a very hot gas burner the flat petal gets molded, giving it texture. It is then passed on to the women who take the imprinted fabric and put them together to bring the flower to life.

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