About House of Silk

Unique Fabrics is a family owned business that started from a corner shelf in a furniture store and now comprises of one of the widest ranges of silk in the the UK. Learn about our story.

2022

Modern day

Today we run House of Silk as an affordable luxury base for all small-scale and production needs. Our printed range continues to grow as we search high and low to keep up with fashion trends. While our store next door, Fabrix remains the go-to for essentials and haberdashery.

2013

House of Silk created

Soon the entire store has been converted into a fabric store. Our range keeps getting bigger and we have to one a second store next door. Stocking threads and everything you could possibly need to sew are sold. 

2008

Expanding into silks

We expand into fabrics, sumptuous silks, raw leather skins and soft linings. We get a good response from customers. 

2004

Leaving home

Leaving Afghanistan behind and moving to London was a big step. We open a home goods store, selling rugs, leather and fur pillows. 

1986

Humble beginnings

Our founder opens a leather market stall in Afghanistan in 1986 at just 16 years old. Selling mostly Russians, the leather is turned into striking jackets and classy shoes. 

“Only an excellent fabric can originate an excellent fashion.”

-Nino Cerruti