T he linen of K ings… The Ekelund family have been purveyors to the Royal Court of Sweden for over a century. Our very first documented delivery took place in 1878. The order was probably placed in connection with Crown Prince Gustav’s visit to our mill in 1877. Even after ascending the throne, Gustav V remained an esteemed customer, as did his son, Gustav VI Adolf. We are also pleased to accommodate our present king, Carl XVI Gustav. P residents… Supplying linen goods to Russia, which has the world’s largest industrial production of linen, is unusual. Being favoured with an exclusive order from the Kremlinis rarer still; but in 1996 we were proud to deliver tablecloths and napkins to the stately banquet halls. The tablecloths were 10 metres long and featured Russia’s Coat of Arms woven into the edging. Green Clean is a new brand for products woven in cotton and bamboo viscose with antibacterial properties. Bamboo fiber has natural antibacterial properties that remain after conversion to viscose. The products are better able to tolerate moisture environment, while impeding the development of foul odors and mold spots. These properties remain after washing. Products such as dish cloths, kitchen towels, chef’s side towels, and light plaids all feature the following properties: and E mperors. His Majesty Akihito of Japan, the last remaining emperor, purchased tablecloths from Ekelund during visits to Sweden in 2000 and 2007. • Antibacterial • Ideal cleaning Ekelund, Linneväveriet i Horred AB, Sweden www.ekelundweavers.com • Eco-label & compostable • Prolonged use PLAID LIGHT See the entire Green Clean collection at www.ekelundweavers.com PRICKAR 30x25cm Dish cloths 30x25cm WILD CHEF Dish cloths 30x25cm, Towels 45x65cm, Chef’s side towels 30x75cm Design: Erik Brännström WILD CHEF Made In Sweden PREMIÄR FÖR SKANSENKOLLEKTIONEN NEWS Design & kultur för en global värld Ett täcke i Mexiko, en löpare från svenska Skåne eller en vacker matta från Orienten – all kultur har gemensamma rötter och det blir rörande tydligt i Skansens skattkammare av föremål. Den textila historien har alltid varit framträdande på Skansen. Därför känns samarbetet mellan Skansen och Ekelund extra speciellt då tradition, mångfald och historia knyts samman och inspirerar till ny design för en global värld. Läs mer: www.skansen.se ENJOY THE SKANSEN COLLECTION Design & culture for a global world Glädje, fest och omtanke A quilt in Mexico, a runner from the southern Swedish province of Scania, or a beautiful rug from the Orient – all culture shares a common root, which is clearly evident in the treasure trove of objects preserved at Skansen. Textile history has always had a prominent place at Skansen, which is why the partnership between Skansen and Ekelund is extra special when tradition, diversity and history are interwoven to inspire a new design for a global world. Del av intäkten från denna produktserie går till Kronprinsessparets Bröllopsstiftelse vars syfte är att motverka utanförskap och främja god hälsa bland barn och ungdomar i Sverige. Joy, celebration and compassion Part of the revenue is donated to the Crown Princess Couple’s Wedding Foundation. Read more: www.skansen.se Freude, Fest und Fürsorge Ein Teil der Einkünfte aus dieser Produktserie in die Hochzeitsstiftung des königlichen Brautpaares fliessen wird. PREMIERE FÜR DIE SKANSEN KOLLEKTION Design und Kultur für eine internationale Welt Eine Decke aus Mexiko, ein Läufer aus Südschweden und ein Teppich aus dem Orient – Kultur hat gemeinsame Wurzeln, wie in der prall gefüllten Schatzkammer der Gegenstände im Skansen-Park nur zu deutlich erkennbar ist. Die Textilgeschichte hat in Skansen seit jeher große Bedeutung. Deshalb ist für uns die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Skansen und Ekelund besonders wertvoll, vereint sie doch Tradition, Vielfalt und Geschichte und liefert Inspiration zu neuem Design für eine internationale Welt. Lesen Sie mehr unter www.skansen.se See the entire Collection at www.ekelundweavers.com Innovative Wealth of Colors Rainbow Collection is Ekelund’s patented multicolor system. Our inspiration comes directly from nature. Whether you plan to use your Rainbow products at home, or intend to give them away as gifts, there is no better way to add color to life. Innovation is a family trait that has helped us to become the world’s oldest family-run textile company. See the entire Rainbow Collection at www.ekelundweavers.com TOWELS 35x50, 45x65, 48x70cm ZITRON 35x140cm GRANATÄPPLE 35x140cm FIKON 35x140cm KÅL 35x140cm See the entire Official Wedding Series at www.ekelundweavers.com FOUR GENERATIONS EKELUND