Olive 100% Irish Linen

Breathe life into any space - big or small - with the climbing vines and symbolic branches of Olive. Synonymous with peace, the olive branch linen brings a sense of calm into your home with its earthy green colourway and simple repeated pattern.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Delivery: Made to order please allow up to 4 weeks

Please ensure you order the correct number of metres to maintain continuity between batches.

Irish Linen is printed and woven in the UK and sourced from a Master of Linen Certified Company.

Printed Width: 140cm

Pattern Repeat: W 13 x 12cm (approx)

Fabric Type: 100% Irish Linen

Care: Dry Clean Only

Colourway: Olive green is available in one fresh colourway.

Usage: Upholstery, soft furnishings, curtains, blinds.

Samples: A5 size

STORY BEHIND

The origins of the olive branch as a peace symbol can be traced back to ancient Greek. In Greek mythology, Poseidon, the god of the sea, claimed the ownership of the region of Attica by striking his trident into the ground and creating a saltwater spring. However, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, challenged him by planting an olive tree in the region. This olive tree provided the inhabitants of Attica with food, oil and wood. The court of gods and goddesses intervened and decided that Athena had the better right to the land, since she had given a better gift. She became the patron goddess of Attica, which was renamed Athens to honour her, and the olive tree has been a symbol of peace ever since