Sabra silk incorporated in our candle collection

AMIRA IMPORTS — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:23:30 +0000

: Tadelakt Egg shaped Candle with Sabra Silk Tassel

As you can see in our candle collection, we have candles with tassels that are made of Sabra silk. Many of you when you read this title, you probably raised your eyebrows and asked this question: what is this silk? what is Sabra?. We received so many questions about this type of silk and here we have described it for you to learn more about it.

Sabra, called vegetative silk, is a fabric imitating the aspect of silk. In the past, created from fibers of Aloe Vera, nowadays in most cases, composed of synthetic substances (mainly viscose) and coupled with wool and cotton. Entwined of vegetative fibers in order to make links is an ancient know-how. The noblest substance ever used in Passementerie is without dispute the Silk which of the culture is practiced since the second the millennium before J-C. in the Far East. It is true that the richness of the pallet of colors, which it can offer is an extraordinary asset for Sabra, especially in the field of Fashion. This material is a necessity in the Moroccan craft industry especially Moroccan Haute Couture. Caftan is the traditional dress that Moroccan women wear on parties and weddings. For instance, one caftan request at least hundred grams of Sabra, eight meters of braid and two hundred buttons. Some require up to five hundreds!

Sabra is used nowadays in all home decors such as beddings, linens, drapes and can be found aslo in so many other creative things such as lighting or candles that you see in Amira Imports Catalog. Check out this collection and drop us a line if you would like to see the new arrivals we just got in.

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Secrets to spotless candles…Learn how to maintain your candle.

AMIRA IMPORTS — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:40:47 +0000

How many of us like to collect candles or wax tea candle holders (also called luminaries or photophores) and use them for decoration around the house or office but we don’t burn them most of the time. How many of us leave the candles or wax tea candle holders setting for a while in one area in the house and forget about them until they fade or look old and not very attractive. Then we decide to just get rid of them and sometimes burn them since they don’t have that good look any more which we liked the first time we bought them.

Well, when candles or wax tea candles holders are just left alone without any maintenance, not only they collect dust but their color fades too. Especially, if they’re exposed to the UV light. If you think dusting is the right thing to clean the candles or tea candle holders made of wax , then you’re missing something. Wax by nature has a surface that helps the dust stick to it and if the air has a lot of moisture in it, it tends to make the dust sticky and not easy to wipe with a dry cloth. If you’re going to use any chemical cleaner, it may be harmful and not necessary. Water and a soft cloth is basically all you need. Make sure you use a cotton cloth or anything that will not harm the wax. Wet the cloth and apply gentle circular motions. Clean then repeat as necessary if you see that the wax has too much dust on it.

In order to protect the wax from fading and losing its original color, try buying the good quality wax that has the anti-UV light mixed in the wax. Although, some wax suppliers claim it has a high concentrate, it’s not a 100% protective and the frequent exposure to the sun or UV light can affect the color overtime. Try these simple and easy tips that can protect your beautiful candles or wax tea candle holders for a long time.

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Sabra silk incorporated in our candle collection

Secrets to spotless candles…Learn how to maintain your candle.