Saturday, May 21, 2011

Throw in the towel ...

Linen, hemp, flax ... these are a few of my absolutely favorite things, and I particularly love these fabrics as dish towels (and tea towels, too.)


Can you possibly feel more connected to the past or more in tune with earthly organics than when using these beautiful weaves?

Translyvania Linens is producing reproductions of French-inspired designs (shown at left in a image via Remodelista.) Above right, the photo via Hello Trade focuses on a traditional blue and white design.



Towels can step outside of their household chores to create simple, yet dynamic placesettings for informal dining like the image above via The Sweetest Occasion.



I wouldn't hesitate to throw a classic hemp towel on a rustic table as a tablerunner or placemat like those shown in the photo above from Decor de Provence.

The great thing about the natural fibers of hemp and flax is their supple hand and casual nature. I love to wear them (Flax), and I find their charm in home decor hard to resist.


Pillows made from antique towels and vintage grain sacks are equally at home in cottage decor and in modern industrial settings. Photos above via French Country Decor Guide (left) and French Larkspur (right) attest to their appeal.

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