Q. I am looking for some pretty Indian cotton bedspreads, to take out to a holiday home in Greece.

A. Maharani Trading have a selection of antique and new bedspreads and throws, including Bengali running-stitch quilts in a variety of stunning colours and patterns, Jaipur block-printed bedspreads and white patchwork or silk bedspreads from Rajasthan. Visit their shop at 26 Parsons Green Lane, London, SW6 (020 7384 4538) or log on to www.maharanitrading.com. Malabar Trading also have a wide range of pretty hand-crafted and ethically-produced block-printed, cutwork and quilted bedspreads. See www.malabartrading.com (01308 425734).

Q. I want to buy a custom-made oval coffee table with a white marble top and metal legs. I have visited many stone shops where I can buy the marble top, but have been unable to locate any firm to manufacture the metal base (or indeed the entire table). Can you recommend anyone?

A. PMF Designs have a range of furniture crafted from mild steel, stainless steel, or aluminium combined with metal, glass, granite or wood. They are also always happy to design to commission. Contact them on 01273 517333, www.pmfdesigns.co.uk.

Other companies that specialize in bespoke metal furniture include Calmels Design (www.www.calmels.co.uk 020 7622 6181)and Villiers Brothers, (www.villiersbrothers.net 01799 516680).

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