Home Textiles Today - July 28, 2003

CBK, a wholesaler of home décor, gifts and accessories, has introduced its first collection of textiles, called Textures, which is composed of decorative pillows, bolsters, table runners and squares, throws and more. "It helps finish the look of our hard product line; it softens the look," said Glenda Ray, vp, marketing.

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