Three crowns
Since 1981 we have been producing linen table cloth and napkins for all Swedish embassies around the world in the pattern ‘Three kronor’, commissioned by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Designer Sofia Vidén.
After the almost close-to-the-shock exhibition LIN at Märta Österdahl in 1982, a lot happened for Klässbols Linen weaving mill. We had to set up more telephone lines in the house and our self-confidence had grown. Shortly thereafter, the head of the Royal Building Board, Göran Faust, contacted us and asked for a quote on linen napkins and linen cloths for Swedish embassy around the world. This meant a breakthrough for us in the public area. Klässbols accepted the challenge. Behind the proposal was Astri Sampe’s stance on the issue. They could have accepted a synthetic fiber, but Astrid Sampe insisted on linen and pointed out the Klässbols company. For this purpose and for the increased quality requirement, a brand new loom and very fine spun yarn were required. The design already existed and was made by Sofie Widén back in the 1940s.
Satelite
The latest production is tablecloths and the napkins Satelit. Design Lena Bergström.
The satellite pattern image symbolizes the directions of various meetings around the world. An orbit of conversation around the round table. The lines run into the shining line and cross each other’s paths. Satellite wires that form a web of joy, warmth and understanding.
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