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In early times, they were so rare and expensive that only the very wealthy irish linen damask table cloth could afford them, so linens were guarded zealously. in many households, linen inventories were meticulously kept in handwritten lists and regularly attended to by a dedicated staff. fortunately, linens are no longer so rare or costly anymore, yet for us at gracious style, they are no less precious. ultimately, we love linens because they are so personal. they accompany us through table a lifetime of celebrations and memories - from meals shared with loved ones to anniversaries and holidays - and ultimately become treasured heirlooms. what should i look for in finer linens? do my linens need to be dry cleaned? all gracious style linens can be easily cared for at home. for your convenience, cloth they can be gently machine washed and dried (or, if you prefer, hand washed and air dried). except in very serious cases, we damask do not recommend bleaches table on any fine linens, as they are prone to weaken the fabric''s natural fibers. embroidery guide placement. napkins cloth are most often embroidered in the corner, either diagonally or straight. in europe, where napkins are most often folded in ninths, they are frequently embroidered right in the center. tablecloths can be embroidered along all four corners or in the center. in addition to the weavers'' expertise, the fineness of the yarns and the softness of the waters in northern ireland (used damask in the finishing processes) produce table a cloth which is unusually soft and fine. what size should my tablecloth be? in general, the longer cloth the drape, the more formal the table will look. for most dining tables, we suggest that cloths should have at least an eight-inch drop on all sides. for a more elegant look, lengthen the drop to approximately twenty inches. finally, for the most dramatic effect, use a cloth which reaches all the way to the floor, or even beyond, to create a luxurious puddle effect.
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