Since its founding in 1918, Kravet has been a favorite source of high-quality fabrics among interior designers. But until now, the fifth-generation family business has only sold its home furnishings—which draw from its textile archive of more than 60,000 pieces dating back over 2,000 years—to the trade. But thanks to a special collaboration with Pottery Barn, launching today, Kravet’s heirloom prints and patterns are available to customers everywhere.
“We had always been looking for the right moment, the right partner,” shares Sara Kravet, the brand’s vice president of showrooms, furniture, and licensing. “When the opportunity with Pottery Barn came about, the choice really was easy. They felt like a kindred spirit.”
To build a collection of tabletop, bedding, pillows, wall and window coverings, and decorative accessories that celebrated both brands’ commitment to quality, Kravet opened their extensive textile archive to Pottery Barn’s in-house designers. Together, the two teams sorted through the museum-quality historical documents to determine which designs should be adapted for the customer. “They weren’t afraid to embrace print and pattern,” Sara explains. “It felt really natural to bring our design-minded expertise to their audience.”
Selected prints include Garden Floral, Arboretum, and Heirloom Damask, which were recolored and rescaled for a fresh, timeless look. “When you’re in the archive, it’s like a kid in a candy shop, so it’s hard to narrow the field,” says Sara. “Ultimately seeing what the Pottery Barn designers were attracted to, what style-wise brought them interest, led us to form a collection that we felt was really strong and really appealing to both the design and retail markets.”
The most exciting part of the process for Sara, personally, was translating the patterns she typically sees on fabric and wallpaper to dinnerware and mugs. For that reason, her most beloved items in the collection are the Kravet Floret Stoneware Appetizer Plates ($49.50 for a mixed set of four), which combine a small flower motif with shades of blue, and the Kravet Lacquer Tray ($59), which is on offer in both Ikat and Damask prints.
