Estimated ship date: Early June
Our European linen duvets are sourced through Magic Linen from Lithuania. They are made from wide fabric and do not feature any additional seams in the middle on either side.
The linen arrives incredibly soft because of the stone-washing process. The interior features ties at the four corners, and coconut buttons for closure at the bottom hem.
- Coconut button closure and interior ties
- Made from 100% European flax
- Stone washed for maximum softness
- OEKO-TEX certified
The design blockprinted on this duvet is a personal project dedicated to my second pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period, and the overall trajectory of my experience as a mother. The colors of the original duvet (peach | red) embody deep, spring-like, and life-rich hues that are so much the core of the mothering process. The print itself includes my metamorphosis butterfly with Chamomile, which is representative of the dissolving & evolving elements of the rite of passages within birth and mothering; and a larger protective and energetic emblem of Cosmos, Tulips, and the little lives emanating forth from the mother(s) as young butterflies.
These pieces are printed by hand over several hours.
My recommended tips for using a duvet:
- Put the duvet on inside-out: Lay your comforter insert flat on the bed, and lay the duvet on top of it (turned inside out.) Attach the four corners and the clips on the egdes. Reach inside the duvet, grab the top two corners, and pull them out and through. Continue flipping the entire duvet right-side out, and then button the bottom closed.
- I recommend using clips like these for additional securing of the duvet insert, if you find it sliding around, especially away from the top edge. I use 3-4 on the top edge in particular and find it makes a big difference, and I rarely notice them when sleeping!
- I also strongly recommend washing your duvet once before use. The amount of ink used on these pieces is heavy, and will have a scent. One good wash is all it needs!
Care Instructions:
First, prep the laundry by turning them inside out and buttoning up all the buttons, zipping up zippers, tying up ties, etc. Then, make sure your laundry has enough space so it could rinse properly. You can wash linen bedding with other delicates, but do not mix it with heavy items like towels, denim.
Machine wash:
1. Separate white, dark, and colored linens. For best results, turn linens inside out and wash them separately from other fabrics. It’s important to avoid mixing heavy items like jeans, hoodies, or towels in a load with linen textiles.
2. Wash in lukewarm water (<40°C/104°F). High temperatures may cause shrinkage of up to 10% and weaken the linen fiber.
3. Use the gentle machine cycle and don’t overload your washing machine.
4. Use mild detergent formulated for delicate fabrics. Avoid detergents that contain substances like Sodium Borate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cellulase, Protease, and Amylase. Don't bleach.
Hand wash:
1. Fill a small container (bucket or sink) with lukewarm water and add about a teaspoon of mild detergent.
2. Submerge the linen garment in lukewarm water and let it soak for about 10 minutes.
3. Gently swish the item around. Don’t wring, twist or scrub as it can stretch the fabric.
4. Drain the soapy water and rinse repeatedly until the soapy residue is all gone. Hang to dry.