Fabrics That Inspire (and Make You Burp)

Does your heart skip a beat when looking at gorgeous fabrics and does your mind start drawing up sketches and new palette for redecorating your home...? Well, it sure did happen to me when I met Elektra Skilandat. She is the owner of Urban Burp, the coolest place for vintage fabrics! And from the pictures below, you'll see how irresistible it is not to get inspired when you are roaming around her site and her shop.

Here's a quick interview with Elektra:

What's the story behind the name "Urban Burp"?
When customers come to the store and they look around, they will find one fabric that brings up memory from their childhood. So it's a literal emotional burp.


Two words that describe your store?
Eclectic & happy

Le sigh - is this not an angel singing moment?

The coolest custom storage solution!

Psstt, you can also find some exquisite batik fabrics here too!

Best selling products / what are you known for?
Barkcloth, especially the heavier weight. Notice that different period has different weave, for example in the 40s it's the popcorn weave, while the 50s - 60s it resembles bark. We also do home decorations: pillows, upholstery, etc




What do you want to channel to your customers after they experience your store?
I want them to feel like they help creating something for the home that they are happy and proud about. Great experience and learn something.

Stripes and polka dots - design staples, are they not?

Electra has an extensive experience and have worked with Amy Lau Design, Definite Design Groups in Palm Spring, Trina Turk, and local designers that make clothings, apparels, handbags. Her wide range merchandise includes Shag products Tiki Oasis, Marimekko, mid- century modern designers... Oh, and 95% of her merchandise is vintage in bolts! Did I not say heaven?



To experience this amazing inspiration heaven and your own emotional burp, visit Elektra here:

Urban Burp
Full service house - upholstery drapery and soft goods.
Garrard Commercial Center
200 South Garrard Blvd, Suite 3
Pt. Richmond, CA 94801
electra@urbanburp.com

Please call (415) 399-8761 for business hours

If you don't live in the Bay Area, you still have access to her gorgeous fabrics via her online store: www.urbanburp.com