Vintage-Feeling Linens from Chiarastella Cattana in Venice, Italy

When I first came across the work of Chiarastella Cattana, it was a pastel tartan tablecloth that I was certain was vintage. Turns out it the design was inspired by an old linen cloth from the 1950s woven in a fine cotton-linen blend. Working out of a studio-boutique located in a former 17th century congregation, the Scuola dei Mureri near the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, Italy, Cattana “[revisits] patterns and structures, leading old weaving traditions toward new directions,” she explains.

Here’s a look at some of our favorite pieces, available through Chiarastella Cattana directly as well as shops such as Makie, MARCH, Tiina the Store, and Salter House.

the pastel tartan tablecloth mentioned: the pastel tablecloth and pastel napkin 14 — Above: The pastel tartan tablecloth mentioned: the Pastel Tablecloth and Pastel Napkin feature a fringe edge.

a mix of fine linens and a rustic italian studio setting. 15 — Above: A mix of fine linens and a rustic Italian studio setting.

After a career working in fashion in Milan, Cattana returned to Venice to focus on textiles, mixing threads of Italian linen, cotton, Merino wool, cashmere, and silk. Partnering with small artisans from northern to southern Italy, all Chiarastella Cattana pieces are primarily woven at the mills of Alto Adige in South Tyrol.

the kali tea towel in acquamarina is inspired by vintage tea towels from the so 16 — Above: The Kali Tea Towel in Acquamarina is inspired by vintage tea towels from the South of France.

the greta tablecloth in garda blue features thin stripes using a double twisted 17 — Above: The Greta Tablecloth in Garda Blue features thin stripes using a double twisted thread; the linen is pre-washed and treated for a “wrinkled, soft and puffy effect.”

jacquard woven cushions in yellow, blue, and brown with contrast piping. 18 — Above: Jacquard-woven cushions in yellow, blue, and brown with contrast piping.

Cattana produces everything from table lines, tea towels, bath towels, cushions, blankets, and rugs as well as fabric yardage for curtains, upholstery, and wall coverings.