Indian Rose Block-Printed Cotton Round Tablecloth (63in/1.6m)

Indian Rose Block-Printed Cotton Round Tablecloth (63in/1.6m)In the block printing capital of Jaipur, Chamois expert craftspeople use hand carved wood stamps to block print by hand onto beautifully woven cotton and linen you might even see a small line or two reflective of this. Patterns are guided by antique fabrics uncovered by the founder, Charlotte, which are given a new lease of life through hand mixed palettes. The Indian Rose series is made up of flowers and foliage, all framed by a decorative border.

what other object is designed for the sole purpose of imposing order

This blanket is woven in pure cashmere with fringed edges

such as this coverlet

a rounded lid and ribbed detailing in all the right places

with contrasting chocolate binding edges

1853-founded Chikusen in Tokyo is recognised as having one of the finest reputations for kimono fabrics – it’s lauded in particular for its dyeing and hand-printing

Unchanged since 1930

Look out for subtle variations in shape and pattern that drive home its handmade design story – details only accentuated by the scalloped edges

All colours are vegetable-based

This cocktail set from the Sportsman series is a characterful find from the late 1930s

black and ivory block pattern on this cotton placemat instantly livens the dinner table

with a verdant hue and scalloped edges suggestive of the crisp leaves it’ll serve