Meet Lino
There’s a reason utilitarian household fabrics are commonly referred to as “linens”, regardless of material. The flax plant has been harvested into linen for 10,000 years, by the Egyptians and Babylonians, and then the Europeans. Some of the earliest Western linen artifacts came from Switzerland around 7000 BCE, and from there it was the de rigueur choice for everything from underwear and simple daily garments, to bedding, tablecloths and towels.
Since the Middle Ages, the Italians were lauded for their mastery of embroidery, dying linen fibers, and weaving techniques, and competition was fierce in Lucca, Genoa, Florence, Milan and Venice to create loom patterns that denoted regions or families. Since those early designs have been absorbed into a major textile trade, Italian wovens are considered one of the finest fabric exports in the world.
Casa Branca Lino is 100% Italian linen. In the tradition of our predecessors, we’ve woven multiple signature designs in the CB spirit— from Lino solids (lustrous brights with a natural slub) and versatile Lino Branca Stripe and Stripe Mini, to Lino Animal Kingdom (a whimsical spin on toile), and Lino Ikat Alfio and Lino Zig Zag (playful patterns).
✤ Our Favorite Ways To Lino ✤
✤ Lino Patterns ✤
✤ Trade Program ✤
We love partnering with trade professionals like you and look forward to assisting you with your project needs. If you haven't signed up for the Casa Branca trade program yet, please reach out to us at welcomehome@casabranca.com to learn more about our program benefits.
