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Fine Irish Linen Napkins & Placemats

Here you will find collections of Thomas Ferguson pure Irish linen napkins and placemats in a variety of linen qualities - ranging from rustic Dolmen, Etamine weave and elegant hem stitched, through to exclusive Irish linen double damask. Irish linen damask is the table linen to choose when nothing but the best will do. It makes a beautiful and traditional gift for weddings, anniversaries and other significant occasions, or simply buy it to spoil yourself!

What defines Irish linen Damask?

Pure linen damask is the name given to products woven from pure flax yarns in a special manner so that subtle patterns are visible even in an all white cloth, woven from all white yarns. This is a more expensive way of weaving, for it requires threads to be densely woven in contrasting directions, which creates a pattern that is visible when viewed at certain angles. Across large surfaces, lustrous damask fabrics are most extraordinary, as shifting light sources continually reveal new designs to the eye in hide-and-seek fashion.

What is the difference between single damask and double damask?

Double damask is a fabric from another era. It's even more densely woven than the beautiful single damask linen. The higher number of yarns used in the weaving allows finer definition of the designs. However, for various technical reasons, the weaving process for double damask is incredibly time consuming and this is reflected in the price.

What makes Thomas Ferguson's Irish linen damask table linen exclusive? Aside from its superb quality, Ferguson's are the last remaining weavers of Irish linen damask. If it's not woven by Ferguson's, then it's not Irish linen damask.

Delivery for most table linens is usually 10-14 working days from receipt of your order. If out of stock, your chosen items will need to be cut and sewn to order, and thus delivery could be 3-4 weeks. It's always worth contacting us to request the estimated despatch date. Shipping for all Irish linen is only £3.50, no matter how large your order.

Irish linen double damask is available only in white. If you require damask table linens interwoven with natural unbleached yarns, these are available from the "Fine Irish Linen Single Damask" and "Heritage Bistro Single Damask" collections. Please click appropriate shop category below.