Luxury Italian Linens by Cottimaryanne at www.italianfinelinens.com

May 28, 2005 -- Luxury household linens have traditionally been symbolic of wealth and status.

In the fourteenth century heirloom linens were kept in linen chests that were easily taken along when the owner changed residences. By the time of the Italian Renaissance prized bedding and table linens found their storage in actual pieces of elaborately carved furniture. These were kept locked against theft as fine household linen was costly and rare.

Cottimaryanne’s luxury designer bedding, bath and table linens continue in the tradition of providing the discerning customer with heirloom quality fabrics and can be purchased at Aiko America Corp. in Miami or online at www.italianfinelinens.com.

The 2005 collection of Italian luxury linens by Cottimaryanne is comprised of silken 100% Egyptian cotton sateens and jacquards, with further embellishment by exquisite embroideries and laces.

Medici evoques the splendor and opulence of Renaissance princes in an intricate scroll jacquard that will be stocked in the US. It will be available as sheeting with matching coverlet and shams in white, ivory, blue and a deep gold.

Jackie, a refined, two-color sateen, has a delicately scalloped border and can be combined with Cottimaryanne’s classic Sforza quilted coverlet. It will be available in 4 color combinations of white with ivory, aqua, pink and lilac.

Ricami Philos takes the art of traditional embroidery to modern times. Lush, tropical philodendron leaves are embroidered on 450 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen in classic ivory, blue, mushroom and a deep gold color. Ricami Philos is a custom design that can also be applied to towels, bathrobe, and table linens.

If fine fabric begs to be touched, then the addition of lace stimulates the eye with it’s opulence and grace. Antique by Cottimaryanne reflects all the intricacies of this wonderfully fine, snow-like substance that was the piece de resistance of a traditional bridal trousseau. It can be special ordered as sheeting, matching coverlet, towels, robe and table linen.

In an era of quick consumption and cheaply made, disposable products, it is refreshing to find Cottimaryanne which takes pride in their craft and reminds us of a rich tradition that has spanned centuries.

www.italianfinelinens.com