As part of their extensive quality assurance efforts, Sferra uses a light box to examine swatches of each new dye lot. To ensure color consistency, they compare shade variations under the same light source as in Italy. Once they are in agreement with the weaving mill, they then allow the new fabric to be moved on to the cut and sew facility.

Sferra also uses the ultraviolet features of the light box to examine fabric in detecting the presence of optical brighteners, whitening agents, bleaches, and other harsh chemicals.

Dash & Albert rugs feel homey and cozy, but with a clean, contemporary look. They adapt to any terrain or style, be it a desert ranch in Tucson, an industrial loft in Manhattan, or a Malibu beach dream home. They are very versatile, and come in a variety of materials to suit many different locations.

Cotton Flat Weave: Four to five piles of cotton yarn make up the weft. Hand woven with a basic loom weave. Stripe runs the long dimension of the rug.

Cotton Fine Rag: Made from sheeting, which allows the fabric to be cut thin for a very low-profile rug. Hand woven with a basic loom weave. Stripe runs the short dimension of the rug.

Chenille Braided: Like the basic chenille weave, with the colors braided together to create a marled effect.

Cotton Medium Hook: Hand hooked from jersey fabric using smaller hooks, for a lower-profile rug. Cotton canvas back.

Cotton Large Hook: Made from jersey fabric with large hooks, creating a high-profile rug. Cotton canvas back.

Cotton Micro-Hook: Hand hooked from thin-cut jersey fabric, allowing for more detailed patterns. Cotton canvas back.

Wool Micro-Hook: Three to four plies of wool yarn are used in each hook and hand-guided through a canvas tracing pattern. The small, tight hooks create a low-profile rug. Cotton canvas back.

Wool Medium Hook: Four to five plies of wool yarn are used in large hooks to create a high-profile rug. Cotton canvas back.

Cotton Jacquard: Made from cotton with a jacquard loom construction, with the weft skipping specific warps to create the pattern. A soft, lightweight rug.

Cotton Chenille: From the French for “caterpillar,” this plush weave features a tie-dye pattern. Natural color variations may occur.

Cotton Yarn Hooked: Small yarns of different colors are used in each hook for a marled effect. Cotton canvas back.

Wool Woven: Wool yarns make up the warp and weft of this hand-woven, basic-loom-weave rug. Stripe runs the short dimension of the rug.

Polypropylene Flat Weave: Extruded poly yarns are hand woven with a tight weave in this low-profile rug. The stripe comes from the warp and runs the short dimension of the rug. Can be reversible.

Polypropylene Jacquard: Extruded poly yarns make up the warp and weft of this hand-woven rug, with the weft skipping specific warps to create the pattern. Can be reversible.

Polypropylene Dhurrie: Extruded poly yarns are hand woven with a tight weave in this low-profile rug. The stripe comes from the weft and runs the short dimension of the rug. Can be reversible.

Polypropylene Rope Woven: Extruded poly yarns are knit into a rope, and the rope is hand constructed into this highprofile rug. Can be reversible.

Hand-Loomed Pile: Loom-generated tuft creates the pile. Stripes run the short dimension of the rug. No back.

Wool Tufted and Carved: Yarns are hand hooked to create the rug design, then sheared to create the pile. The pile is then hand carved along the design. Cotton canvas back.

Natural Jute: Made from natural jute, which features subtle color variations, and woven with looped rows and braided rows. High profile and very durable.

Hand-Knotted Viscose: Viscose yarns are hand woven and knotted for a medium pile. Luxurious, lustrous, and plush underfoot.

Kilim: A special weaving technique creates a geometric design on a flat, thin, reversible rug.

Wool Tufted: Wool yarns are hand hooked to create the rug design, then sheared to create a plush pile. Cotton canvas back.

Wool/Viscose Cut and Looped: Wool and viscose yarns are hooked and knotted, creating a medium pile and soft feel.

Soumak: A flat, knotted-construction weave, with braids making up the weft.

Hudson’s Bay blankets: you probably recognize this classic striped pattern, found everywhere from ski lodges and log cabins to your childhood home and the latest pages of fashion and design magazines.

 

These legendary blankets from the Hudson’s Bay Company have been made in England since the 18th century with wool sourced from England, Wales, New Zealand, and India. Often referred to as point blankets, French fur trappers in the Canadian wilderness took to marking these blankets with a stitched line to differentiate between various sizes. This made it easy for traders to quickly find the desired size. Today, you will find the standard sizes, full, queen, and king, but the point stitches still serve as a strong element of the Hudson’s Bay classic design.

For a true point blanket, not just any wool will do. The finest quality fibers are chosen to be water-resistant, soft, warm, and strong. After all, these blankets have been keeping generations of trappers, hunters, fur traders, and Native Americans warm and comfortable for centuries. Wrap yourself in the comfort of a Hudson’s Bay blanket and you will be surprised at how even the coldest nights are no match for the warmth of this fine wool.

Everyone knows the timeless statement of the original Hudson’s Bay Multi-Color Blanket.

The Scarlet and Black Stripe Blanket will bring that cozy lodge feeling to any home.

For a lighter feel, Hudson’s Bay wool throws, like the Natural and Brown Stripe, are perfect.

This iconic look doesn’t stop at blankets. We’ve seen the Hudson’s Bay pattern featured in clothing, accessories, and even pillows, like this exceptional leather piece from Lance Wovens.

View all of our Hudson’s Bay blankets and throws at GraciousStyle.com.

Patterns are popular this season, and our friends at Sferra have created some amazing new bedding ensembles with plenty of pattern and color. Here are a few of our favorites:

Andover duvet covers and shams are just the thing to brighten the master bedroom, add warm welcome to a guest room, or enliven a summer home. The scrolling waves of this graphic print intertwine in bright, fresh hues.

Italian woven percale bedding takes on a new look with Cossa‘s embellishments rendered in a soothing palette of colors. Moorish-inspired geometric designs are embroidered in unique stitch patterns in a beautiful contrasting hue on sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers and shams.

Barrington is a modern design printed atop the classic Grande Hotel collection sheeting, a best-selling crisp percale of fine Egyptian cotton. As a bold new geometric pattern, it breathes new life into a perennial Sferra favorite.

The lovely Nola pillow features three modern colors of alpaca, with an intricate crocheted embellishment.

See all of our Sferra collections.

Nearly a decade after the successful launch of Campagna, VIETRI’s premiere dinnerware line, VIETRI Founder Susan Gravely was ready for the next big thing… She traveled to Italy, as she so often did, to meet with factory owner Franco Ammannati. They were working hard to create VIETRI’s first solid dinnerware that would adequately represent its [...]

The Jacquard Francais story is one of generations of people with a passion for their work. Since 1888 they have created a collection of table linens without equal. Weavers, warp beamers, knotters and other specialists work in harmony to perfect the weaves and colors of all of their table linens.

Traditional techniques and state-of-the-art technology combine to create timeless tablecloths, napkins, placemats and table runners that will beautify your tables for many years.

Le Jacquard Francais coated tablecloths are made of 100% cotton weave with long fibers. They are waterproof and stain-resistant thanks to a patented and exclusive acrylic coating that withstands washing.

Practical and easy to use, these tablecloths will stand up to frequent use for numerous occasions: in the lounge, kitchen or patio.

See all of our Le Jacquard Francais table linens.

Cashmere is one of those classic luxuries that everyone should own. For us, we love cashmere in the form of a cozy, yet chic Rani Arabella throw. Rani Arabella is a modern company, having been established in 1999. Their designs reflect this contemporary feel with an endless variety of colors and graphic pieces, such as the Horse throw. But what sets Rani Arabella apart is the timeless, expert craftsmanship put into each and every throw.

All of these throws are made in Italy by artisans who devote their lives to weaving the most impeccable cashmere pieces. Combining their skills with only the finest fibers along with inspiration from the beauty of Northern Italy, Rani Arabella throws are not only beautiful, but also incredibly soft and strong.

If you are looking for the simplicity of a solid throw with a splash of color, the Capri throw has everything you need.

The Horse throw features a bold design with subtle colors and an opulent suede border.

We also adore the Roma throw for a little bit of texture with a classic cable knit pattern.

View more from Rani Arabella at GraciousStyle.com.

Whoever said neutral was boring never experienced the elegant beauty of Sofiacashmere throws. Their camel, grey, and ivory throws come in an incredible variety of textures and patterns with something for every taste. One of their ivory throws was recently featured in a lush blue and white patio setting on HouseBeautiful.com, adding a comfortable and welcoming charm to the scene.

Sofiacashmere is sought after around the world. Their throws and capes are adored by the most discerning customers, not only for their exquisite style, but also for their enduring quality. The world’s finest cashmere is first sourced from the grasslands of Mongolia and China, home to the cashmere goat. The fibers are soft but also strong and only the longest fibers are chosen to prevent pilling. For the design of the elegant Sofiacashmere capes, this soft material is finished off with fox fur imported from Finland.

It’s hard to choose a favorite, but the Campania throw has that classic cable knit look that is so perfect for winter.

The Trentino throw is simple and chic with incredible softness.

You can bring the chic comfort of Sofiacashmere with you anywhere with a cashmere travel set, like the Romagna.

Fur-lined cashmere capes and fur vests from Sofiacashmere are true works of wearable art. The St. Moritz Brown Cape is finished with luxurious fox fur trim.

View all of our Sofiacashmere throws, capes, and travel sets at GraciousStyle.com.

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new spring lineup! Bright colors, handpainted details and trend-setting new designs are all a part of this new introduction that we can’t wait to show you! In honor of our 30th anniversary, we have even reinvented classic collections with a fresh new look! Check out some [...]

Started in 1995 by Rhode Island School of Design graduate David Reiss, Match creates high-quality modern pewter wares using centuries-old methods in Northern Italy.  Match places value on true craft and artisanship, so their fine pewter pieces look equally at home in a Golden Age Dutch still life as on a contemporary wood dining table.

Match Convivio dinnerware has a rustic pewter edge with a clean, bright porcelain center that stands out from the rest of the dinnerware crowd.

Their lavish pewter frames, like those in the Lombardia collection, remind us of old Hollywood, but with a touch of modern simplicity.

Wine glasses from Match are perfect for an intimate dinner for two or a feast for one hundred. They can be easily dressed up or down for any tablescape. The Crystal wine glass is refined, yet not ostentatious.

Match also makes beautiful flatware and napkin rings to accessorize the dining table. Gabriella Flatware is stunning and Round Napkin Rings complement it well.

Find more from Match on our website.