News — Abaca
Pinokpok – Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know
Posted by Sian Wright on
Pinokpok translates as ‘Pounded Abaca’. It has a smooth linen appearance due to the fact that it has been subjected to considerable hand pounding. Usually, this hand pounding or hammering of the materials can take days and produces a shiny and smooth material, amazing for blocking and trimming.
The Year Millinery Goes Magenta
Posted by Sian Wright on
Pantone Colour of the Year 2023 is 'Viva Magenta' But how do milliners incorporate these colours to keep millinery current? What is the history of Pantone Colour of the Year? Where can you find materials in the colour of the year?