A stitch in time

 

A stitch in time

Monogrammed damask hand towels, to order from Volga Linen Company

Often it’s the small details that make a difference. Little luxurious treats and bespoke experiences help counterbalance the monotony of mass production and a throwaway culture. Investing in a set of monogrammed towels is just one of the ways you can personalise your bathroom.

Rummage through the stalls at any antique market and it’s not hard to find heavy vintage linen sheets, hand towels and napkins decorated with intertwined letters from a bygone era – when fine linens were a luxury item to be handed down from one generation to the next. However, it takes time and a lot of luck to uncover a piece with initials that match your own.

Fortunately an increasing number of companies now offer a monogramming service. A quick search on the internet will provide you with plenty to choose from including Volga Linen. Its damask hand towels can be embroidered in one of six standard script styles in white, natural, red, indigo or ivory thread.

April 2008

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