Beauty arouses all of the senses.  There are countless ways to express that beauty when you plan and execute your own unique Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch. 

An exquisitely composed table sets the stage for the entire event.  In this boutique we've created a stunning collection of possibilities to stimulate your imagination.   Here you'll find a lavish array of quality table linens from around the world.  They range from the finest heritage linens to be passed on to future generations to whimsical and colorful informal pieces to add to those that you already own.

Let your imagination soar as you browse our unique collection and find new ways to create more beauty and harmony in your life with your own personalized and perfectly staged Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch.
 

Because both cotton and linen  are highly absorbent and durable, they are ideally suited for making table linens.  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.  Over time, cotton and linen both become significantly softer with use. 

Cotton has been spun, woven, and dyed since prehistoric times. It clothed the people of ancient India, Egypt, and China. Hundreds of years before the Christian era cotton textiles were woven in India with matchless skill, and their use spread to the Mediterranean countries. In the 1st cent. Arab traders brought fine muslin and calico to Italy and Spain. The Moors introduced the cultivation of cotton into Spain in the 9th cent. Fustians and dimities were woven there and in the 14th cent. in Venice and Milan, at first with a linen warp. Little cotton cloth was imported to England before the 15th cent., although small amounts were obtained chiefly for candlewicks. By the 17th cent. the East India Company was bringing rare fabrics from India. Native Americans skillfully spun and wove cotton into fine garments and dyed tapestries. Cotton fabrics found in Peruvian tombs are said to belong to a pre-Inca culture. In color and texture the ancient Peruvian and Mexican textiles resemble those found in Egyptian tombs.

Egyptian cotton is the finest because the humid weather and rich soil around the Nile delta produce especially delicate and long fibers. Cotton grown in Egypt has a  length  over twice the size of that in generic cotton and it's 60% longer than Pima cotton. This allows it to be spun into ultra-fine yarns that are silkier, softer, more lustrous and more durable than the rest. These qualities of Egyptian cotton are why it is used to make some of the finest table linens in the world.

Irish linen is  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. In addition to the weavers' expertise, the fineness of the yarns and the softness of the waters in northern Ireland (used in the finishing processes) produce a cloth which is unusually soft and fine.

Belgium is world-renowned for the fineness of its flax (the raw material used to produce linen fabrics) as well as the extraordinary workmanship of its linen weavers. The fields of Flanders in Belgium produce some of the longest and most delicate flax fibers in the world. As with Egyptian cotton, the longer fibers of Belgian linen allow them to be spun into extraordinarily fine and silky yarns. Linen connoisseurs worldwide can instantly recognize Belgian linen for its softness, silkiness, and luster.

Unlike a print, a damask or jacquard refers to patterns that are woven into the fabric of the cloth, creating a subtle, yet elegant look. This process requires threads to be woven in contrasting directions, which creates a pattern that is visible when viewed at the right angles. Across large surfaces, damask fabrics are most extraordinary, as shifting light sources continually reveal new patterns to the eye in hide-and-seek fashion.

Thread count refers to the number of threads in one square inch of fabric. The higher the count, the softer and stronger the fabric, and the finer the quality of the finished item. While thread count is an indicator of quality, fiber length, fiber content, and finishes are also important determinants.

 

 

Corinth Embroidered Pure Linen Tablecloth from Mercalydia Embroidered Linens of Spain Contrasting beige linen band embroidered greek geometric pattern. Includes tablecloth and 12 embroidered napkins and presented in a wooden case. Matching embroidered tablerunner and dessert napkin set sold separately Composition 100% pure linen cotton Dimensions:59x98, 59x118 napkin: 19in. square     Main Street, Dunshaughlin, Co.Meath, Ireland     (Click Image) 72 inch Irish Linen Damask Round Tablecloth