The Hungarian Napkins mostly have coloured stripes or checks and often have hand-stitched seams. They make fine placemats and napkins because of their size, and look great with a natural or dyed tablecloth. They are available in various sized sets.
These Vintage Hungarian tea towels are great for use in the modern kitchen as they often unused; they are hard wearing and can be washed at high temperatures.
They mostly come with blue or red stripes, often featuring hand stitched seams and monograms.
The Hungarian linen sheets are three panels of vintage Hungarian handspun homespun linen that have been hand stitched together. The homespun sheets vary from fine, white to coarse oatmeal:
These sheets make superb tablecloths and day bed linens as well as being ideal vintage fabric for kitchen curtains and upholstering Average size for Hungarian linen sheet is 200 x150cm There are often pairs available for upholstering, contact us for any special requests.
Vintage french linen sheets are made from two panels joined with a centre seam. The French looms were much wider at 1metre plus.
Average size for a french linen sheet is 200 x 250 cm The French monograms are the name of the daughter who's linen dowery these were made for.
If you are looking for linen textiles and throws, these large Hungarian linen cart covers are perfect. They make great home furnishing linens for bedrooms, and table linens ideal for sofas, beds and oversized tables, and the linen is a heavyweight linen fabric, ideal as linen upholstery fabrics.
These large handwoven textiles have striped designs, hand-stitched seams and often a monogram. They make stunning fabric throws for bed throws, sofa throws and combined with linen throw pillows look stunning!
Previously these handwoven fabric cart covers protected the contents of a horse drawn cart. Their size varies according to the size of the cart and they can be between three and five panels wide, 150-250cm wide and 300-500cm long.
These are very popular and hard to find in good condition so pick up a cart cover now
These mattress covers are great as bench cushions or to use as day bed linens filled with a single duvet cover . They equate to four pieces of linen hand stitched together, so there is approximately 8 metres of linen for upholstery.
Originally, they were stuffed with straw and used on Hungarian single-sized beds. Check out the available mattress covers in the Online shop.
Originally grain sacks and flour sacks. These vintage sacks are ideal for bed and bath linens, use as bathmats, laundry bags, as well as home furnishing fabrics These are all hand stitched and often feature monograms. Truly striped hand woven textiles. Average length 100 cm, so equates to 200cm for soft furnishing or upholstery designs.
These are vintage handwoven romanian textiles and fabrics. Made on old narrow looms, there is amazing detail in the weave of this linen, cotton blend fabric. The checked plaid- style panels were joined by hand stitching and crochet with no regard for the patterns, adding to their country charm.
These plaid style throw blankets would be superb throws ideal for covering a bed or large sofa or even a large table, create your own rustic log cabin style. Like a tarton throw or tartan plaid throw use as a wall hanging throw!
The natural rolls of linen make beautiful table runner tablecloths, fine placemats and napkins as well as being perfect vintage fabric for making kitchen curtains and blinds.
The rolls of linen are between 50- 60cms wide, the traditional loom widths. The rolls can be plain, or with various coloured stripes and vary from elegant, fine fabric to course oatmeal linen.
Beyond France washes and presses all linen rolls to make sure they are in premium condition. This ensures there will be no further shrinkage and that no colour will run from stripes or patterns. If we have a long roll, you will be able to buy it in smaller quantities.
Vintage Romanian sack linen on the roll. Striped handwoven textiles spun on narrow handlooms in Romania. This linen is very thick with a hemp texture and weight.
It can be used now as table runners, hall rugs and runners or stair runner. To use as a vintage striped stair runner, we suggest using a professional carpet fitter; laying with underlay and stair rods. For any queries or concerns dont hesitate to contact us
These Napkins and placemats are hand- dyed vintage Hungarian linen. Mix and match them with a beautiful Hungarian linen tablecloth. Use Individual pieces as tablecentres for a dramatic burst of colour.
The dyed café tablecloths often have coloured borders and monograms, as well as their beautiful hand-dyed shades and hand-printed designs.
The café tablecloths vary in size and shape as they were originally made for specific tables, so if we don’t have the size you require don't hesitate to contact us and well see what we can do!
These vintage Hungarian Linen sheets have been hand dyed, and the designs are hand printed. The Indigo blue and petal pink table linens compliment each other and make a vibrant table setting, so check out the Napkins and placemats! The Sheets are also great for Upholstery and Curtains.
The Tablecloths/ sheets come in two average sizes: 200 x 150cm, 3-panel Sheet, with seam detail. 150 x 100 cm, 2-panel sheet with seam detail.
The dyed rolls of linen make beautiful table runner tablecloths, fine placemats and napkins as well as being perfect vintage fabric for making kitchen curtains and blinds.
The rolls of linen are between 50- 60cms wide, the traditional loom widths. We have the rolls of linen hand-dyed and hand-printed with designs. We are able to sell the rolls by the metre, so check out the variety of textures and shades of colour we have available.
These embroidered tea towels were often hand embroidered and the designs range from flowers to fruit,and simple geometric patterns often including a hand stitched monogram.
These delicate pretty embroidered pieces are often unique, and far to special to use for drying dishes!
These Embroidered Tablecloths were all hand embroidered and the designs range from flowers to fruit. They are often one-offs and make an unusual table setting which will truly get your guests talking! If you see an embroidered tablecloth you like snap it up before someone else does! The sizes of these tablecloths vary.
This section contatins the lovely embroidered items that are unusual and dont fit into the other categories! We will include everything from original embroidered aprons and sacks to cushions or bags that we have made incorporating the lovely hand-embroidered designs
The cushions embrace our European outlook as they combine vintage Hungarian linen, vintage german fabrics and vintage french linen! We use the vintage linen grain sacks to create striped linen cushions, monogrammed linen cushion covers. Working with vintage french textiles we have made pretty floral and checked cushions. These vintage fabric pillows look great on a daybed with a vintage linen mattress cover. Look out for our new collection of indigo bolster pillows and monogrammed throw pillows Cushions come with specially made feather pads. We will ship without, email linenqueens@beyondfrance.co.uk for price
The Lavender Hearts are made from combinations of beautiful European and Hungarian fabrics. There are a selection of colours, patterns and embroidered designs, which are regularly updated. We fill them with homegrown lavender, which has a refreshing distinct fragrance. They are ideal for hanging in kitchens, bedrooms and wardrobes.
On our travels we often find beautiful antique, European furniture. These chairs or settees upholstered with the wonderful vintage Hungarian linen create stunning individual items that would become a centre-piece in any home. These really are one-offs, so don’t let someone else take them home. If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Whilst travelling across Europe we often meet people still making things by hand. They may be continuing traditions that are dying out or are unusual in our modern society.
We love all things hand-made because they have a particular quality that can’t be achieved en-masse. This section will have a variety of items depending on the time of year and where we have been, so check back to see what handmade treasures we have found
The ultimate in recycling The Rag Rug- made from old rags woven together.
Stunning Hungarian linen rag rugs are made from hand cut strips of linen, which are woven, exclusively for us in Hungary.They are available in shades of indigo, white, and natural colours.
They range from 60cm to 150cm long and are about 60cm wide.These can only be made in limited quantities, so snap one up today!
Also availble vintage rag rugs from europe. An array of faded colourful stripes, where necessary we have bound the ends with pretty old fabrics. Each rug is a different length, with a range of lengths available
Our bags are truly european as they combine a selection of vintage fabrics that we have found on our travels across Europe. We use vintage grain sacks, striped handwoven textiles, hungarian linens lining the bags with vintage german fabrics and old french linens. The nature of the linen means that bags are made in small quantities with a variety of shades and a variety of linings. So you can be sure you have a truly special bag, often unique, one of a kind. The Hungarian linen is inspirational and we always working on new designs, so sign up to the Mailing list for the latest styles!
This section is our very own Haberdashery containing lovely vintage buttons, ribbons and accessories.
With our own love of sewing and all things old and pretty we have aquired quite a collection of mother of pearl buttons, as well as vintage fabric buttons that we have handmade for cushions.
Most of these items we dont wish to part but must do to make way for new vintage linen! We hope that you enjoy being creative with them instead!
Beyond France have vintage linen available to hire for film props, theatre props, magazine props and photographic shoots. Previously we have supplied vintage linen for period film and television programmes as well as table linen for contemporary magazine shoots. We have available for hire: Washed or Unwashed linen Vintage French Linen Vintage German Linen Vintage Hungarian Linen Pleaseuse the 'contact us' form or telephone 01285 641867 to discuss your requirements
Find sale linen items and linen treasures needing a good home. Often last season's styles these items are all in good condition. We are always finding new bounty and would like all our linens to go to a good home! Check out the clearance sale for items that need some TLC and are real linen bargains
CLICK ON PHOTO TO FIND BARGAINS! After having a sort out of Maud's linen treasures, she has decided top sell these items on. An array of German linen tea towels, french linen, Monograms for cutting and making monogrammed throw pillows. These items can be used by all budding sewers and crafters to make vintage linen cushions, pillows and unique gifts. CLICK ON PHOTO TO FIND BARGAINS!
If you are a trade customer and would like to purchase vintage linens wholesale, please email us at enquiries@beyondfrance.co.uk
Please be aware that the products are hand woven textiles so products vary significantly. When you make your enquiry please include product categories you are interested, quantities as well as your business details including telephone number. We can then respond with minimum order values and product availibility
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