Though they may imply a level of formality, the best cloth napkins are a sustainable alternative to too-rough paper towels or flimsy take-out extras shoved in a drawer on any occasion. We think these ...

There is a relic of early humanity in the windows of basically every modern fashion outlet every summer. After years of cotton being the ideal textile for breezy summer clothing, the world’s oldest ...

The noise is deafening and the work can be lonely, but to William Smyth, who toils in the world’s last commercial linen “beetling” mill, his job is unique. “There’s nothing modern about it, I’m doing ...

William Smyth is the last person in the world believed to be working as a linen beetler - Copyright AFP Indranil MUKHERJEE William Smyth is the last person in the ...

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Retailing towels, bedding accessories, and table linens can be extremely profitable, especially when you consider that these products are routinely marked up 100 percent or more for retail sales.

Auctioneers share some of the surprisingly valuable auction items that have gone under their gavel Ross Ó Súilleabháin, associate director of Herman White Auctioneers. Photo: Mark Condren You take it ...

If you’re shopping on a budget — or just want an outdoor tablecloth that you don’t have to worry about accidentally leaving at the park picnic table — look no further. These budget-friendly finds come ...

A tablecloth does more than just protect your table’s surface. It can set the visual tone for the entire room, creating a foundation for the dinnerware, florals, and tapers to follow. Whether a ...