Welcome to the ornamental world of D’ASCOLI, where we celebrate the decorative arts of diverse cultures in our original designs, using ancient and modern techniques. We employ sustainable, low carbon forms of production such as hand-weaving, digital printing, and hand embroidery to create socially responsible products that enrich the lives of makers and users with an authentic provenance, and the integrity that results from small-batch production. Wanderlust and the enduring lure of adventure in exotic lands is our preoccupation at D’Ascoli, and with the Cathay Collection we journey to a far-eastern fantasy land ornamented with pagodas, mandarins, and bamboo gardens. Vibrant color and elaborate decoration sets the mood for our Asian sojourn. For generations we roamed the open grasslands that stretch between the Danube and the Far East, finding refuge along the streams and rivers of that vast wilderness. It was here that we wove our cloth and worked it with color and embroidery, gleaning inspiration from many tribes and people. Now we live in modern towns and cities, but we remember the old traditions…our handmade cloth and the freedom we found in that land, and we cherish our memories of the Steppe. Our new Reminiscence collection of table linens channels an antique style and features hand spun, hand woven cotton napkins and linen/cotton placemats and tablecloths all printed in-house with D'ascoli distinctive vintage textures yielding a sense of faded elegance. The tablecloths have a broderie anglaise embroidery with a traditional floral bouquet, and the placemats have a cottage plaid print design with ornamental borders highlighted with hand embroidery. The result is a statement of old-world charm in four color groups. Our Jahan table linens, named for the emperor who built the Taj Mahal for his beloved wife, has a fittingly monumental design for the tablecloth featuring scrolling floral vines reminiscent of the stone inlay designs found at the Taj. We couple these with hand spun, hand woven cotton napkins printed in rich colors inspired by delicate tie-dye designs, and a small floral printed placemat with ornamental borders edged with handmade colored tassels. The overall effect is both classic and exotic in style. The Carpathian mountains that dominate eastern Europe, arching across eight countries: Austria, Poland, Hungary, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, are the inspiration for our new collection These regions, while distinct, share many common traditions and handicrafts that reflect their unique position between the classical European traditions and more exotic influences from the East. Embroidered floral garlands and paisleys colored in deep, saturated hues are offered in both silk and hand-spun cottons in an array of our signature, easygoing, bohemian silhouettes. Freedom of spirit, mind, and body was the central philosophy of the 1960's Counter Culture, and we take the essence of this psychedelic style and distill it into a range of table linens; all printed with signature D'ASCOLI bohemian prints suitable for a wide range of occasions. Linen tablecloths and placemats accented with hand embroidery compliment two choices of napkins made from hand spun, hand woven cotton; all made in-house at the Talianna Studio. When the global pandemic hit, and strict lockdowns kept us isolated at home, Cecile D'Ascoli began painting watercolor renderings of lotus seeds, stems, and flowers as a meditative study of inner discovery. It was from these artworks, with their naïve and primitive style, that Creative Director Peter D'Ascoli has created “Escape” – a collection of table linens using hand spun, hand woven cotton and linen-cotton fabrics printed at our atelier. American style has its roots steeped in the British global trade of the 18th century - during the time when the thirteen colonies fought for independence from the crown . it is these roots that we celebrate with our Long Island table linen collection, whose antique style incorporates rustic ticking stripes, vintage European florals, and exotic tree of life patterns that came from India. for napkins we use our hand-spun, hand-woven Indian cotton and, throughout the range we added accents of hand embroidery. This collection is perfect for creating the high/low elegance that Long Island is know for, a place near the city but filled with the natural beauty of the sea and adjoining wetlands. The Laurel Canyon collection of table linens was created as an homage to the relaxed bohemian style of southern California in the 1960’s and ‘70’s, and to the canyon in L.A. that was home to some of the era’s most iconic musicians such as Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Floral designs were abundant at that time, and many were characterized by graphics with flat colors and outlines, part of the Hippie-psychedelic movement. The Iznik table linen collection is a celebration of Ottoman style and is named for the famed Turkish town of Iznik that produces distinctive glazed ceramics. This vast collection offers four main color groups that allow you to create unexpected ornamental arrangements by mixing and matching products across color groups. Gardens and the cultivation of flowers have long been a part of gentile living and domestic life. Whether dining al fresco or seeking to bring nature indoors, our Garden Party table linens can help make any season of the year feel like spring. Classic damask tablecloths, chintz floral placemats, and hand-embroidered napkins in three different color groups offer a selection of three color choices – blue, pink, and taupe. An Haveli is a traditional townhouse in the Indian sub-continent and that idea of a private realm in India, complete with painted walls and heritage textiles is the source of inspiration for our Haveli table linen collection wherein botanical studies and tie-dye mix with handmade techniques in three color groups – blue, red, and mustard. In the far north of India lies the legendary Valley Of Kashmir, home of the master artisans who, for hundreds of years, create the iconic paisley shawls that became status symbols and fashion icons around the world. These jamavar shawls are the inspiration for our Jamavar table linen collection. The Tidewater table linen collection is a tribute to the elegance and sophistication of style coastal style of the American south. Decorating classics such as pretty calico roses mixed with a charming chestnut chintz and a geometric accented with hand embroidery make this group sit comfortable in a cottage or a white-columned manor home. Samarkand, the ancient city on the silk route in Central Asia, is the name of our table linen collection that feature designs inspired from the traditions of that region. The large-scale ikats designs of Uzbekistan, with their distinctive ‘flame-stitch’ look, and the Suzani embroideries that originated there combine to make an exotic mix of colors and patterns. The enchanted Valley of Kashmir nestled high in the Himalayas is famous for its refined crafts and serves as the inspiration for our Kashmir table linen collection. Intricate geometrics and delicate floral studies are enlivened with hand embroidered accents reminiscent of the renowned shawls of the Vale. The art and culture of the powerful Mughal Empire influenced all of India, and serves us here as the inspiration for our Tipoo collection of table linens. Elegant botanical studies, paisleys, and decorative geometric patterns in a classic red color are accented with hand embroidered accents in mint green.
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Cathay
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Echoes of the Steppe
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Reminiscence
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Jahan
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Carpathia
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Trance
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Escape
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Long Island
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Laurel Canyon
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Iznik
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Garden Party
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Calico
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Jamavar
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Tidewater
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Samarkand
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Kashmir
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Tipoo
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