Vintage Latvian Embroidered Cotton Table Linen Set | Tablecloth & 6 Napkins | Pale Pink | 1970s–80s

In Latvia, table linen like this was never purely decorative. It was part of a domestic tradition — hand-embroidered pieces made for a home, kept carefully, brought out for the moments that called for something a little more considered than the everyday.

This set dates from the 1970s or 80s and carries that tradition intact. A cotton tablecloth in pale pink, hand-embroidered, paired with six matching napkins finished with delicate fringed edges. The condition is genuinely exceptional — it looks unused, which for a set of this age is a rare thing to find. Whoever owned this kept it for best, and it shows.

The proportions suit a smaller table or a serving surface — a runner-style tablecloth rather than a full dining cloth — which makes it especially well suited to a side table, a tea setting, or a sideboard display alongside other pieces.

Please note: This is a one-of-a-kind vintage set. When it's gone, it's gone.

What you'll receive

• 1 × hand-embroidered cotton tablecloth
• 6 × matching hand-embroidered napkins with fringed edges

Details

• Tablecloth size: 36 × 86 cm
• Napkin size: Approx 27 × 28 cm, plus fringe
• Material: Cotton
• Colour: Pale pink
• Construction: Hand-embroidered
• Origin: Latvia
• Period: Circa 1970s–1980s
• Condition: Good vintage condition — appears unused
• One-of-a-kind set; no restock possible once sold

Styling notes

• Suits a side table, tea setting, or sideboard display rather than a full dining table, given its runner-style proportions
• The pale pink pairs beautifully with white ceramics, aged brass, and soft neutrals
• A considered gift for anyone drawn to Eastern European textile history or quiet vintage craft

Care

• Gentle hand wash in cool water recommended for vintage cotton
• Use mild soap only — no bleach
• Air dry flat to preserve shape and fringe
• Iron on reverse while slightly damp — avoid ironing directly over embroidery

Part of The Home Edit — Boutique Kaotique's edit of handcrafted homeware sourced from artisans worldwide. Every piece is chosen for its craft, its story, and its refusal to be ordinary.