Three crowns
Since 1981, we have been manufacturing table linen and napkins for all Swedish embassies around the world in the 'Three crowns' pattern on behalf of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Designer Sofia Vidén.
Excerpt from the book "To weave its history":
After the almost shocking exhibition LIN at Märta Österdahl's in 1982, an incredible amount happened for the LINneväveriet in Klässbol. We got to set up more phone lines in the house and confidence had grown. Soon after, the then head of the Royal Building Board, Göran Faust, contacted us and asked for a quote for linen napkins and tablecloths for Swedish cutlery around the world. This meant impact on the public. Klässbols accepted the challenge. Behind the proposal was Astri Sampe's stance on the issue. You could have thought of synthetic fiber, but Astrid Sampe insisted on linen and had pointed out the Klässbolsföretaget. For the purpose and for the increased quality requirement, a brand new loom and very finely spun yarn were required. The Swedish Building Agency's order meant copying the tableclothes for Swedish embassies that Sofie Widén had drawn in the 1940s.
The book is available for purchase at Väveriet in both Klässbol and Stockholm as well as in some online booksellers such as Bokus .
Satellite
The latest production is tablecloths and napkins Satelit and Lena Bergström is responsible for design.
The satellite's pattern image symbolizes directions of various meetings all over the world. An orbit of conversation around the round set table. The lines run forward in the shiny line and cross each other's paths. Satellite threads that form a web of joy, warmth and understanding.
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