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schools, and believes that the proper kind of publicity will bring rich results to this' community, and is always glad to give his support to any worthy measure designed to promote the progress and prosperity of this glorious region in the Land of the Sky.there is a definite goal set fo] success- By her untiring enter prise, and ideas the founder o] Blue Ridge Weavers has hat her aspirations more than real ized, and is looking forward tlt; a most interesting season.BLUE RIDGE WEAVERSWith a wealth of lovely and practical things on sale such as the exclusive shops of the great cities might envy, the■Blue Ridge Weavers of the , charming little city of Tryonare exhibiting in their display rooms in the Wilkins Building rare pieces from the looms ofRidgehomeswhosethe native mountaineers in textiles and handicraft.The Blue Ridge Weavers was founded January 1, 1924, by iMrs. Sally Cathey, a native of, Tryon, who being thoroughly1 familiar with the art of the j mountain folks, saw great pos-jsibilities of success in placing their work before the public-That Mrs, Cathey was not disappointed in her vision, is demonstrated in the orders received and the shipments which leave her rooms. Both a wholesale and retail business is conducted, and the moderate prices asked are conducive to a quick turn over. All work handled by the Blue Weavers is done in the of the moutain folks, handicraft is known for its excellence the world over.Among the rare values in arts and crafts which are widely distributed as choice gifts* may be mentioned the old fashioned hooked rugs whose revival has met with ready response, knotted spreads, table covers and runners, scarfa luncheon sets, braided and woven bags, basketes of wood, chairs tables, trays pottery, and novelties of various design. A ready sale is found for the oak chairs, rockers, and stools, as well as basketry Not only does this thriving concern cater to home trade and transient, but make a specialty of mail order shipments to all parts of the couty.Mrs. Cathey is a woman who numbers her friends by the score, and is a deserving,; worthy example of what thrift ^and enterprise will do when
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Tryon Polk County News
Tryon, North Carolina, US
Thu, Jun 19, 1924
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