With more than 7,000 fabric samples from around the globe, this Orchard Street expat has zillions of options for custom-made draperies, cushion covers, and upholstery.
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I had been all up and down the garment district when I decided to search for "fabrics" on the NYMetro website. I needed an irregular sized round tablecloth made and when I called Beckenstein (one of the results from the search), they said they could sell me the fabric and make the item I wanted. Skeptical, I paid them a visit. This store is not for the faint of heart. You can spend hours testing, feeling, and fingering fabrics here. I had never seen so much high-quality selection under one roof. Toiles? Too many! Stripes? A zebra would be jealous! And if you actually want a zebra print to adorn something in your home, they have the real thing imported from Africa. (Needless to say, the PETA people should pass on this excursion.) But for those who must have that special something and need informed associate to assist you, this is the place. Be prepared to pay a (worthwhile) premium.