European Traditions in Linens and Housewares

Our discoveries along the byways of France and Beyond

Are You Ready for the Holidays

November 25th, 2007

What’s New?   

We recently returned from visits to the Paris Housewares Show, and a tour through Central and Eastern Europe in search of new products to bring to our customers.  In addition to new colors and styles in our current offerings, we found several unique products we would like to share with you below.


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 Germanic Traditions
Several customers have asked us to carry products reflecting German traditions. We have explored beyond the borders of ancient Gaul, and looked to what was once known as the Holy Roman Empire, comprised of Germany and much of Central Europe.   

ERI Christmas SceneEmbroidered Linen is a tradition which runs through the Germanic and Slavic countries.  We found the finest quality being produced in Bavaria.  Table linens procuced by ERI Textiles in Seefeld use the finest Belgian linen, and are hand embroidered with traditional designs. We have several in stock and the full range of items can be ordered with a 4 week delivery cycle.

 
Schott Zwiesel
Crystal Glassware is another shared tradition. In Zwiesel, near the Czech border, Schott Zwiesel produces “The World’s Best Crystal Glass”. They introduced the first lead free crystal, using proprietary techniques employing titanium and special tempering processes. The result is Tritan(tm) brilliant, break resistant and dishwasher safe stemware and glassware. And, it’s very affordable! Choose from the “Pure” style in stock  or several other styles by special order with a two week delivery cycle



 

Some New Gallic Traditions too
Sabatier knife blockSabatier knives are a tradition in France, used by professional chefs and experienced cooks world-wide. We stock a complete line of Therias-Sabatier forged professional kitchen knives, produced in Thiers, France since 1819.  Therias is also producing the unique knife block shown here.  Your knives are held to the block magnetically with the blades shown behind a clear plastic shield…attractively displayed on both sides and easy to identify and retrieve. A great gift idea paired with a set of knives.  You can see them in our In Stock catalog.

 
Pierre Frey and Robert Le Heros are well known French textile and linen manufacturers.  We have a limited selection of their items In Stock, and will be listing additional items from their collections in the near future. 


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Holiday Table-Scapes

Here are some of our favorite Winter Holiday table-scapes using products from our catalog:

      Beauville Nilsen                  Beauville Taschkent and                    Pierre Frey Tyrol             Beauville 
                                                 Niderviller Grand Siecle Dishware                                                      Medicis
Several Nilsen and Medicis Tablecloths and tea towels and Pierre Frey Tyrol Tablecloths are available In Stock 

.  Tashkent and Grand Siecle dishware are available by special order on our website with a 2 to 4 week delivery cycle.

 
We welcome photos of your holiday tablescape, and will send you a tea towel of your choice from our inventory if we publish your photo. Send them to info@gallictraditions.com




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