For our January event, we had the wonderful opportunity to visit the York Factory and Showroom in the Textile District. York is the largest supplier of home furnishing fabrics in the Middle East and Africa. The genesis of York Furnishings was in the year 1988 in Dubai, UAE and has grown ever since. The company opened its doors to business and has been driven by the philosophy of ‘Passion to Perform.’ York is committed to offering the best service and the widest selection of furnishing fabrics to its customer. Last year York fabrics won the Inside Out readers choice awards.
Their story
York is the culmination of its founder’s vision, Kenny Kalwani, who spotted an opportunity in the furnishings space and made his foray in this sector by moving to Dubai in 1987. York was established in 1988 and he has led the company to become the largest player in the MENA region. He is ably supported by his son Avinash, who leads the overall operations in the company and also contributes actively in product sourcing and development for York. York believes in creating an overall experience to its customers by leveraging innovative technology, curated multiple collections and offering many unique choices.
Collections
York prides itself for offering the largest array of choices in furnishing fabrics; classical and contemporary as well as high resistance indoor and outdoor fabrics. York offers both the simple fabrics for everyday use and exquisite choices for special spaces. Our fabrics can be used for curtains, upholstery, bed backs, outdoor furniture, restaurants, lounges, hotels, gardens and spas. Whilst reflecting the taste and culture of the region, we help designers to express their individuality through their projects, with York fabrics.
Customer excellence
York has been a leading player in the furnishings space ever since its inception almost three decades ago. York ensures that the finest and widest collections are available to the customer. Our talented team at York prides itself for the company becoming a one-stop source and the go-to-place for furnishings and embellishments. This is because we strive for excellence and innovation and are committed to maintaining high standards of customer service.