David Raminfard is a respected member of the Los Angeles community who leads KasLen Textiles and imports and distributes fabrics used by high-end upholstery and drapery manufacturers. Among the countries David Raminfard imports materials from are China, Italy, Taiwan, and India.
Textiles are an integral part of Indian history, with the country traditionally known for a vibrant “madder” dying technique that made use of the red-hued chay climbing plant. Dating back to the early Mughal emperors of the 16th century, floral decorative motifs have predominated in textile design over the centuries.
One of the most enduring examples of this is chintz material, which combines linen or cotton with colorful floral patterns. Traditionally, the production of chintz was extremely complex and involved steps such as hand painting, fixing the dye, and resisting the material.
By the 18th century, chintz designs had taken root in Europe, and Indian-style textiles employing synthetic dyes were produced in countries such as England and France. A sought-after example is the "toile de Jouy” chintz that was crafted in Jouy, France, in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Today’s chintz features a close weave and a glazed finish that gives it a lustrous, shiny finish and is incorporated in a variety of beddings and furniture covers.
