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Sferra the manufacturers of fine linen, high quality Italian linens announced that a preview of a new bedding collection aptly named 1891 (the year Sferra was established). These 100% pure white linen Sferra linens are woven and finished in Italy. This fine linen sheet is lightweight and durable. Luxury suites all over the world have used this issue to the best of luxury linens. As a general rule, bed linen bed sheets and luxury linens Sferra becomes softer and more desirable every wash. We recommend washing with Le Blanc linen wash. A symbol of renewal. A sign of extravagance. For millennia Read more ...

One of the oldest and most unique tapestries in the world is the magnificent Bayeux Tapestry. It stretches to more than 70 metres long and depicts the story of the events leading to William the Conqueror?s invasion of England in 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. The tapestry is currently displayed in a purpose built museum in France. The Bayeux Tapestry is not technically a tapestry but an intricate embroidery. Stitched in eight colours of woollen thread on linen it has survived for more than 900 years and is the only surviving relic detailing this significant historic event. Origins and Read more ...

In 1891, Gennaro Sferra emigrated to the United States and visited the places from Maine to Palm Beach selling exquisite Venetian lace cuffs and collars to the wealthy families of the time. Gennaro saw a tremendous increase in demand for the delicate hand embroideries and opened a factory in Venice, Italy in 1905-Factory 5007 San Severo. Twice a year he travels by boat, Gennaro created and developed a collection of bedding most unique, handmade lace and embroidery. All 1940 and 1950, Sferra two sons, Henry and Albert, expanded the collection to include the most luxurious bed in Europe had to Read more ...