by Elena Banfi.
It is the right time to renew the home textiles and rediscover, thanks to full-bodied materials and special processes, lost tactile sensations. And beautiful.
«Touch comes before sight, before speech. It is the first language and the last, and it always tells the truth», wrote Margaret Atwood. There are things that, caught up in the daily frenzy, we are losing. Senses we are neglecting. Touch is one of them. When was the last time that, touching a fabric, you closed your eyes to perceive its soul, follow its texture or the path of the embroidery, abandon yourself to the weight of its caress and the well-being transmitted by its hand?
The 2025 Fiera del Bianco is the perfect opportunity to rediscover lost tactile sensations and, also, to change the look of the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room without having to intervene on the furnishings, often saving money thanks to reduced prices. Among the many textile proposals that have characterized this period of the year since ancient times (which once coincided with the time when mothers prepared the trousseau for spring brides) just choose those that attract the hands, as well as the eyes. Prints that seem real, voluminous fringes, artisanal embroidery, fascinating lace, creative inserts, a melting pot of yarns and colors that (re)design new harmonies. At home and in the heart.
1 – ROSE GARDEN MADE IN ITALY
Somma1867 has a predilection for natural materials, prints in delicate colors and made (well) in Italy. This suit, for example, is free of harmful substances – Oeko-Tex certified – and is designed, woven, printed and packaged in Italy.
Somma1867 Helene duvet cover set in cotton percale with a striped texture: rose bouquet printed sack with plain false back 250×205+45 cm; fitted sheet with corners 175×200 cm; pair of pillowcases, from €185 – somma1867.com
2 – (UN)COORDINABLE
Even the most classic flowers, in the hands of Bellora1883, become the protagonists of highly coordinated and timeless collections. For those who love change, maintaining the fixed point of excellence and playing with ton sur ton materials or charming degradé.
Bellora1883, Garden Roses double sheet set in cotton percale printed with floral pattern: sheet 250×290 cm; 2 pillowcases 50×80 cm with buttons, €156; Stone furnishing cloth/plaid in honeycomb cotton, price €91 – bellora1883.com
3 – TIME SAVER
All Gabel1957 duvet cover sets are equipped with the patented Più Mio system, which speeds up insertion and facilitates anchoring of the duvet. Making the bed becomes quick and easy! Plus they are 100% Made in Italy and Oeko-Tex certified.
Gabel1957 Milano duvet cover set in printed cotton canvas: includes double-sided sack and three-button pillowcases. Single, queen-size and double available, from €59.90 – gabel1957.com
4 – FIL ROUGE
Un nastro percorre il set lenzuola Maranello in percalle di cottone Egiziano, tessuto exclusive fatto in Italia con una mano tabaco piuma. On the other hand, the co-founders of C&C Milano, Piero and Emanuele Castellini, descend from lines of great architects and weavers. For those who love simple things, but with a strong personality.
C&C Milano, Victor double duvet cover, €737; matching Charlie pillowcases, €290 each – cec-milano.it
5 – THE MAGIC OF VENICE
Jesurum is a historic luxury linen brand born in Venice in 1870 as a lace workshop, whose embroidery and accessories were requested by the European aristocracy and the Italian royal house. Even today it keeps the legacy of Venetian craftsmanship alive. For connoisseurs.
Jesurum, Tivoli collection in percale and satin with geometric embroidery inspired by the hexagonal mosaics of Villa Adriana: top sheet 270×290 cm, €703; bottom sheet 270 x 290 cm, €332; duvet cover 260×220 cm, from €930; pillowcases 50×80 cm, from €224 – jesurum.it
6 – FUNCTIONAL LUXURY
The philosophy of Once Milano is contained in the name itself: creating textiles as they once were, timeless. Craftsmanship and extraordinary details are its flagships. For those who loved Visconti’s The Leopard.
Once Milano, linen tablecloth and napkins with extra-long handmade fringes: medium 175×260 cm, €476.06; large 190×330 cm, €644.68; napkins 56×56 cm, set of 4 €234.06 – oncemilano.com
7 – OIL ON CANVAS
It looks like a Flemish painting, but instead it is the furnishing cloth from Tablò Sateen Bio, the textile line designed by Mirabello Carrara. Lightweight and versatile, it can be used as a tablecloth, armchair cover or to embellish any space. Oeko-Tex certified, it is made with textile fibers from organic farming.
Mirabello Carrara, Beauty Bloom tablecloth in printed cotton satin 230×150 cm, €84.50 – mirabellocarrara.it
8 – TO WEAVE
At Limonta the desire to find ever different ways of interpreting the material manifests itself through continuous research and refined processes. Like the garment dyeing of natural fabrics, which makes each creation unique.
Limonta, Over tablecloth in linen and cotton blend with overlock finish that becomes embossed embroidery 180×280 cm, €350; 180×350 cm, €450. The SS25 products are available from February 17th – societylimonta.com
9 – DOUBLE CARESS
In the fourth generation of the family, Biancoperla believes in craftsmanship, in the strength of tradition when combined with innovation, in the care of tailoring, in the eco-sustainability of natural fabrics that are not harmful to man or the environment and in excellence of Made in Tuscany.
Biancoperla, bath towel, face + guest towel set, €43.30; bath towel and bathrobe in double-sided pure cotton honeycomb/terry, €94 – biancoperlaitaly.it
10 – AT HOME LIKE AT THE SPA
Rivolta Carmignani combines sophisticated artisan techniques with cutting-edge technologies. With the sixth generation of the family, the company combines the line of fabrics for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas with a collection of home linens. Always and only top quality.
Rivolta Carmignani, Fior di Malva collection in optical white, alabaster and Dolomite grey: face towel, €110; cotton terry bath towel with satin edge and embroidery, €165; bath mat, €175; shawl collar bathrobe, € 305 – rivoltacarmignani.com
11 – PRAISE OF AUTHENTICITY
The new Coincasa Aria di Bianco 2025 collection is a tribute to the south of France, land of creatives, painters and poets. Each creation transforms into a sensorial journey into the scents and colors of Provence, inviting us to slow down the pace and rediscover the beauty in simple everyday life.
Coincasa, cotton sponge washcloths with floral embroidery 30×30 cm, set of 3 €12.90 – coin.it
12 – ABSOLUTE SUPERLATIVE
The Spugnissima collection by Caleffi loves to exaggerate: it offers ultra-soft, super-absorbent sponges, white and almost dazzling or vibrant in color (which remains unchanged over time), in any case created to give an exclusive touch to the bathroom (and impress the guests).
Caleffi, on the left: Soft, guest towel available in 12 color variations and finished with satin edge, 60×110 cm+40×60 cm, €22; on the right: embroidered, towel with guest with initial, 60×110 cm+40×60 cm, €19.99 – caleffionline.it
13 – STORYTELLERS
Ancient Memories is a capsule collection born from the co-lab between the designer Marcel Wanders, the textile artist Caterina Roppo and Camille Douraghy Fischbacher, creative director of Fischbacher 1819, a Swiss company famous for its ability to create fine and sustainable fabrics, which become l the soul of the spaces we inhabit.
Fischbacher 1819, Wanders’ Heritage fabric with oversized macramé knot reproduced with the clip-cord technique. The opaque and transparent background enhances the freely twisted yarns that form the geometric pattern, €210 per meter – fischbacher1819.com
14 – SMALL, BIG DETAILS
Kieffer is a textile atelier born from Rubelli’s experience. Its pluses? Investigating the wonderful imperfections of the frame, the minutiae of the nuances and the pleasure of touch. Thus the fabrics, designed by Formafantasma, veil or highlight, protect, comfort. But, above all, they celebrate the senses.
Kieffer, Occhiello curtain embroidered on linen background. The irregular embroidery of alternating large/small holes is semi-manual, because machine processing requires the continuous intervention of the worker (width 130 cm), €238 per meter – kieffertextiles.com
15 – PRACTICALITY IS A LUXURY
Since 1817 Lanerossi has been creating textile products with top quality natural materials and with the aim of dressing the home with value, but also with functionality. That’s why even the most refined creations (including throws) are compatible with the washer and dryer. For those who want to save time, energy and money. With class.
Lanerossi, Zebio throw in pure extrafine merino virgin wool with double-sided mélange design 130×180 cm, €219 – lanerossi.com
16 – TAKE CARE, REALLY
L’Opificio is a small family business that has been designing and producing high-end fabrics and finished products free of any harmful substances in Turin since 1998. The cushion collection, for example, has over 140 models with removable hypoallergenic padding and a tailor-made service: each one is sewn at the time of order.
L’Opificio, Simple Horizontal rectangular cushion and square Carré cushion in jacquard fabric and cotton velvet price from €126 and 193, available in different sizes – shop.lopificio.com
On the cover, pure linen tablecloth printed with lemons and garment washed by Biancoperla, 170×270 cm, and in other sizes. Available in stores from March 2025, €190 – biancoperlaitaly.it
