Ekelund Swedish Tablecloths NEW DESIGNS 2009 and Swedish Christmas!

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Holiday 2009 DESIGNS FROM EKELUND! The heritage that is Ekelund: traditional and contemporary Swedish tablecloths and towels in the beauty of natural fiber. This collection of Ekelund tablecloths, woven at Linnevaveriet in Horred, Sweden, showcases the design achievements of some of the world's most talented textile designers. Ekelund's use of natural fibers (linen and cotton) and complex weaving techniques result in an exceptional product made by an exceptional company. I hope you will take some time to read about the company and its values as well as enjoy the beauty of these table coverings! We also now carry beautiful Swedish Dala horses from the Nils Olsson and Grannas Olsson workshops in Nusnas, Sweden. Ekelund Home | Traditional Designs | Contemporary Designs Color Designs 1 | Color Designs 2 | Color Designs 3 | Color Designs 4 | Color Designs 5 Larger Sizes | Christmas 1 | Christmas 2| Sale | Wash & Care Tips | The Details | About Ekelund | Wild Rose Collections Home Dala Horses | Place Order/Email | IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP: We keep quantities of 1-4 pieces in stock of all items pictured unless specified differently. All items pictured should be in stock except for the Larger Sizes page which are available by special order. 2009 designs from Ekelund! See the new designs on the Color and Christmas pages! Swedish Dala horses from the Nils Olsson and Grannas Olsson workshops in Nusnas, Sweden. Ordering and Payment Information We will ship anywhere in the U.S.; insured priority USPS shipping and a $1 handling charge will be added to your order. Your order will be shipped promptly - within 2-3 business days after payment is received. HOW TO ORDER: Please email us for shipping charges. We will contact you as quickly as possible to confirm order and give you the total due with S&H, and find out how you wish to pay. We accept Visa/MC as well as personal checks.  Preferred payment method is PayPal. Paypal is preferred payment method. If you choose to use a MasterCard or Visa and don't wish to use Paypal, please do not send your credit card information through email (for security reasons.) Please send an email, and I can provide a phone number you can use for that purpose! If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it unused within 10 days after receipt for exchange or refund. History and Tradition Ekelund's long history in textile production is traced to family ancestor Ingemar Larsson, born in 1660. Ingemar's business of providing raw materials to the local population in Boras, who in turn spun the yarn and wove it into finished product, was the beginning of textile activity that can be traced through each subsequent generation in the Ekelund family. The business was geographically centered in Sweden's Viskan river valley and surrounding countryside. Flax and wool were woven on simple handlooms where the technique gradually became more refined and the method of weaving complicated patterns reached perfection in the Horred district. Knowledge and traditions were passed on through each generation as the business expanded. Sweden's Viskan valley, called the "Cradle of Textiles," supplied the entire country with most of its textiles in the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. Almost all of the textile factories located there could trace their origins back to Ingemar Larsson's original textile business. Despite the entrance into the market of cheaper imported goods, Ekelund's use of both traditional and innovative weaving techniques and insistance on excellence in all facets of production seperates the Ekelund product from all others. Your Ekelund tablecloth is so well-made that it is likely to be passed down to future generations. You can be assured your Ekelund towel will last for years with normal use- longer by far than cheaper terrycloth varieties! Master Weavers Since 1692 and Purveyors to the Royal Court of Sweden Ekelund has supplied linen goods to Sweden's Royal House for more than a century. Ekelund tablecloths and napkins were ordered by the Kremlin for its banquet halls in 1996, and His Majesty the Emperor Akihito of Japan, the world's last remaining emperor, provided himself with Ekelund tablecloths during a visit to Sweden in 2000.