Call it nostalgia or a rebellion against the clean functionality of minimalism, but romantic, decorative textiles are having a moment. We’re indulging in all the trimmings: think, bed linens edged with ruffles; eyelet or broderie anglaise trims; and napkins, placemats, and tablecloths adorned with intricate lace and embroidery.

If you think you’ve been seeing more and more of these dainty styles sneaking onto your social feeds and saturating shops, it’s not in your head. Sales of these ultra-feminine accents have doubled at the homeware site Abask in the last year, according to a rep for the brand, with the biggest growth seen in white-on-white pieces, heritage-inspired detailing, and—yes—ruffles. Earlier this summer, Danish textile brand Tekla launched an entire bedding collection sp

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