de Linnenpoort
Welcome
de Linnenpoort
It all began with a passion…
Having old linen tablecloths from my grandmother is very precious to me. It also made me collect other linen over the
years.
Now I try to pass my passion on to you.
© de Linnenpoort - Jezuïtenplein 25 B-9700 te Oudenaarde - Tel. 0032 55 30 08 73
Old table cloths
“Damast” woven, beautiful rare
pieces from the early 1900’s. Some
used, others still new in pure linen.
We also offer a collection of
coloured table cloths with retro
design.
Hand towels
In pure linen, also in “Damast”
weaving. With a design in art deco,
Jugndstil. Use of natural colours
woven in the towels. The quality is
pure and exclusive. These can also
be used as table cloths and tapestry.
Mangle cloths
These are rare and difficult to find.
They were used to protect the linen
when using the mangle. The
wealthier, the more beautiful the
mangle cloth.
Some are telling the story of
washing and mangling of household
linen.
Tapestry made in the city of Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde was known in the 16th -
17th century as an important centre
of weavers of wall tapestry. The
specialty was the use of green colours
in woods and landscapes called
Verdures.
You can find these all over the world
in castles, museums, monasteries, …
Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde was known as
“Petis Bruges”, because of it’s
resemblance to Bruges in
the 1900’s. It was a favorite
destination of English
painters. “de Linnenpoort” is
located in a historical
buildings.