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How to Bring the Broderie Anglaise Decor Trend Home
Call it nostalgia or a rebellion against the clean functionality of minimalism, but romantic, decorative textiles are having a moment. We're indulging in all the trimmings: think, bed linens edged with ruffles; eyelet or broderie anglaise trims; and napkins, placemats, and tablecloths adorned with intricate lace and embroidery.
If you think you've been seeing more and more of these dainty styles sneaking onto your social feeds and saturating shops, it's not in your head. Sales of these ultra-feminine accents have doubled at the homeware site Abask in the last year, according to a rep for the brand, with the biggest growth seen in white-on-white pieces, heritage-inspired detailing, and—yes—ruffles. Earlier this summer, Danish textile brand Tekla launched an entire bedding collection spotlighting broderie anglaise. Could our renewed love of delicate home textiles reflect a wider sartorial fascination with lace-trimmed skirts, doily-like crochet headwear, and dresses that wouldn't look out of place in the Victorian era–or is something else at play?
'I think people are craving a gentler aesthetic,' says Laila Gohar, artist and co-founder of Gohar World, whose playful embroidered and lace-appliquéd table linens were inspired by her childhood in Egypt. 'Every design movement, whether in fashion or interiors, is a reaction to what came before it. A few years ago, it was all about the clean, sleek lines of Scandinavian minimalism. Now, there's a yearning for things that feel like precious, handmade heirlooms. Lace fits into that nicely.'
