Meulebeke, August 2008

 b e d  l i n e n

Due to the success of our Juliette collection, we have designed a new range of bed linen in the same romantic style: Abigail. The delicate colours of the pink flowers are printed on pure linen fabric with a striking vintage look. Abigail is finished in the same way as the Juliette collection: the products are washed after manufacture so that the linen gets more volume, looks beautiful and is extremely soft to touch. The duvet cover is printed on one side, kept plain on the other and has a straightforward bottleneck bottom closure. The top sheets and pillow cases are finished with ruffles. The patterns of Abigail go together perfectly with those of Juliette. And what’s more, fitted sheets are available in the Juliette collection in the same fabric as Abigail. So, combining is the name of the game!

A handy laundry sac has also been added to the Abigail collection: it is available in 2 sizes.

t a b l e  l i n e n

Sienna is a beautiful table linen collection, woven in a subtle herringbone pattern. The soft vegetable-based colour of the fabric combined with the warm tones of the stripes, evokes images of a warm autumn day in the Italian sun.

Sienna can be used indoors as well as outside. When ironed the collection will have a more traditional look; for a young, casual allure the table linen can be used without being ironed. Sienna is a 100% linen fabric, finished with a simple hem.

Napoli Vintage has become a classic, due to the unique finish which gives the fabric a natural ‘aged look’ and makes it extremely soft to touch. Napoli Vintage is unique in every aspect: a bold fabric, a wide range of products and a choice of subtle colours to which 4 new shades have been added: Mink, Moka, Arabica and Moss. Napoli Vintage is made of a 100% pure linen fabric; it is a ‘robust’ collection for indoors as well as outside. The table linen has a double hem. The table cloths can be mixed and matched with runners, table sets and napkins.

h o m e

But Napoli Vintage is so much more than a range of table linen. The collection has a wide range of products. The sitting area, balcony or covered patio can be dressed with not just the table linen, but with cushions and throws that are available in the same 14 colours. The Napoli Vintage cushions and throws have the same allure as the finished products from the table linen range.

New in the Napoli Vintage collection are the large floor cushions, emulating the large floor cushion Léon. The Napoli Vintage floor cushion is available in 4 colours only: Cafénoir, Flax, Fog and Taupe. It has a large handle so it can be dragged anywhere and also has a hidden zip and a removable cover, so washing it is straightforward.

The floor cushion Léon is irresistible. It has been in our collection for several years already and is now available in 3 new stunning colours that fit in any interior: Straw, Topaz and Vison. It is only the colours that have been changed, because the large model – comfortable for all sizes –, the sturdy handle, the extremely strong 100% linen fabric and the beautiful finish stay the same.

c l o t h i n g                NEW FINISH: 100% ECOLOGICAL PRODUCT !!

In addition to our summer shawls, we could not resist adding a winter shawl to the collection: Freya. The model is long and wide (258 x 60cm), beautifully finished on both sides with fringes and available in 2 soft colours: Caspian and Rhine. But the fact that makes Freya really remarkable is that it is a 100% ecological product. The shawl was designed in a supple 100% eco-linen fabric. The fabric is coloured with vegetable dyes. This makes it possible to create colour tones that cannot be equalled by synthetic dyes. This ‘artisan’ way of dying means that the colour of the shawl may fade slightly or be a little uneven. We advise to wash the Freya shawl by hand, using a mild detergent. Freya is definitely a wonderful accessory, that can be worn with casual jeans or a more formal outfit, and will only improve with frequent use.

a c c e s s o r i e s      NEW PRODUCT RANGE: LINEN LUGGAGE LINE !!

A completely new addition to our collection is the luggage line Stellenbosch in which we present 5 different bags. All models are made of sturdy linen canvas that has been treated to be resistant to dirt and water. Furthermore, the handles, clasps and closures of all models have been finished with top-quality leather. The combination of linen and leather gives the Stellenbosch collection extra allure. The collection has a timeless model for every occasion and for every purpose: a tote, a shoulder bag, a small and large backpack and a large weekend bag. In the Stellenbosch collection you will find a beautiful and practical bag for the office, shopping or a city break.

k i t c h e n  l i n e n

The Stonehenge apron is extremely popular. Therefore it made sense to design some new products using the same hard-wearing material, a mixture of linen and polyamide with a ‘washed’ look and extremely soft feel. We added potholders and an oven mitt to the Stonehenge range. The potholders and oven mitt are available in the same 5 colourfast shades as the apron: Flax, Rust, Taupe, Vison and Café Noir.

The Stonehenge apron is of course still in the collection and has not changed: a practical length of just below the knee, a handy large pocket and adjustable tie around the neck

Together the 3 articles in the Stonehenge collection make an extremely attractive set: have them all in the same colour or make your own colour combination. Whatever you decide, it will make a beautiful and useful gift.

The new tea towels Elba and Sardinia promise to become real classics. A 100% linen fabric, perfect for drying the dishes, a generous size (70x70 cm), a classic checked pattern in a contemporary colour combination. Both towels are made in a flax-coloured fabric with a pretty checked pattern in olive-green or terra-cotta. Both colours combine perfectly with the plain colours of the Stonehenge collection. The more often the Elba and Sardinia are used, the more their charm and quality come up trumps. Easy to look after, large, hard-wearing and colourfast, those qualities make Elba and Sardinia real winners.

EXTRAORDINARY PARTNERSHIP IN A SPECIAL PROJECT

All the profits of the sales are invested back into the project. The artisan domestic linen collection is hand-stitched, using Libeco-Lagae linen fabric. ‘Kila Siku’ means ‘every day’ in Swahili. The name was chosen by the women who make the products. The work they do provide these women – who were abandoned or abused – with an income, which gives them hope for a better life for themselves and their children.

We are extremely proud to be involved in this project to, in a small way, make the world a better place.

The products of Kila Siku that we have included in our collection are:

- napkin with the text ‘Noël’ embroidered in red or white;

- tea towel with the embroidered text ‘kitchen’;

- linen sac embroidered with ‘laundry’ and a shoe bag embroidered with
  the word ‘shoes’.

All embroidery is hand-stitched by the African women, on 100% linen fabric in the natural colour of flax.

We hope that you too will support this project.

There is more information about Kila Siku on their website www.kilasiku.com. 

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We invite you to discover our new collections in our new catalogue and to take a look at the new press photographs on the CD-ROM. Enjoy Libeco Home.