I have been waiting to communicate these thoughts for a very long time. Before House and Garden shut its lovely doors, Dominique Browning and I conversed together about publishing this piece. But now is the age of the blog. So rather than using a print magazine, I will push this forward for all to read […]
I have been waiting to communicate these thoughts for a very long time. Before House and Garden shut its lovely doors, Dominique Browning and I conversed together about publishing this piece. But now is the age of the blog. So rather than using a print magazine, I will push this forward for all to read […]
Cashmere is one of nature’s triumphs. Although it is commonly referred to as wool, the fibers are softer and longer and 3 times more insulating than sheep’s wool. The hand is smooth…
The Persia Bedding design was added to the sheeting collection in 2005 and has become one of the most highly recognizable of all ANICHINI designs. Why is it so beautiful? The bedding is made up…
In the last few years, we have seen a resurgence of interest in linen. From clothing to home textiles it has reappeared. There are many reasons for this. It is a green material and lends itself to a natural look. It is durable. The next turn for linen has arrived, and that is the re […]
The Persia design was added to the sheeting collection in 2005 and has become one of the most highly recognizable of all ANICHINI designs. Why is it so beautiful? The bedding is made up of 4…
Tibet is a beautiful and unusual representation of a matelassé. The first matelassés originated with the invention of the jacquard loom and sought to approximate the white-on-white trapunto quilts of the 18th century.…
I fell in love with yak blankets and throws and we now carry them at Anichini. They are 100% natural and reflect the dark brown color of the yak. They have a very soft hand, close to cashmere, but the blankets are more durable. Like the cashmere of goats, yak hair is a secondary fiber […]
The idea of luxury has evolved in the most wonderful direction in the last ten years. Luxury’s exacting standards of absolute perfection have softened to embrace the distinctive qualities of handmade. When you think of luxury for the home and the interior, it has a specific definition that is more open minded and more earth […]
Most people agree that linen was the original woven textile. Remains of primitive linen production have been found that date back 36,000 years. The piece in this picture (insert) is said to be 7,000 years old, and the oldest piece of textile to exist. Visit any major museum and you will find ancient linen garments. […]
