linnen table cloth

Gracious linnen Style is a specialty catalog and online boutique table of luxury table linens and tabletop accessories. Our goal is to help discerning clients to create the perfect settings for entertaining with grace and style. With that in mind, we have personally chosen each item we carry. As you will find, some of them are handcrafted by master cloth artisans, while many others come directly from small, family-owned European manufacturers who still follow time-honored traditions of craftsmanship. Examine them closely, and you will find the exacting details and top-notch materials that set them apart. For generations, linens have been among a family''s most precious possessions.

There are some subtle differences, however. Linen feels lighter and crisper and becomes whiter with use. It is also highly absorbent and lint-free. Cotton feels more substantial and is generally prone to more shrinkage than linen. One advantage of both: over time, cotton and linen linnen become significantly softer with use. What is Irish linen? Irish linen is widely acknowledged to be among the finest linen in the world, renowned for its fineness and traditional designs. Production of linen in Ireland began in early Christian times, but it was not until the 17th century that the industry fully developed as skilled weavers fled the wars in the Continent and settled in Ireland.

I have several leaves for my table. How long should my tablecloth be? If the table is extended and shortened often, separate tablecloths should be purchased to fit each size. If this is not possible, we recommend several solutions. The first one is to buy a cloth that fits the size of table that is used most often, and purchasing affordable banquet cloths (see our Regency collection) for larger affairs. Another solution is to simply buy a cloth to fit the largest table, and use it at all times. A third possibility is to purchase a series of smaller square tablecloths, each of which can be draped diagonally over the table.