Gardens, between public and private

In a world where the boundary between public and private has become increasingly blurred, why not open our gardens to friends and loved ones, and gather around the table?

Sunny days will come—and with them, beautiful occasions to spend time together, enjoying food and letting our hands dance across the tablecloths, capturing moments and soothing the soul.

This newsletter begins with days spent admiring and studying the work of Pietro Porcinai (1910–1986), a pioneering Italian landscape architect who modernized garden design by blending ecological sensitivity, technical innovation, and a deep sense of place with Italy's classical traditions.

Collaborating with renowned architects like Carlo Scarpa and Oscar Niemeyer, he created works that bridged modernity and tradition. His projects—ranging from the garden at Olivetti in Naples to the Giardino d’Inverno at Fondazione Zegna in Biella—reflect a practice rooted in fitosociology, the scientific study of plant communities, which informed his poetic yet rigorous approach to landscape.

To celebrate these moments, we invite you to rediscover our collection of tablecloths, perfect for your next picnic: Greta, Flora, Riga Gemma and Galia.

Each one is designed by us with obsessive attention to detail and a strong sense of identity, to bring intelligence even to open-air gatherings. Chiarastella Cattana tablecloths are crafted in Italy from 100% linen, yarn-dyed and woven on jacquard looms using Masters of Linen® certified fibers.

Each piece undergoes the AIRo finishing process, which softens the fabric naturally, reduces creases, and improves drape and comfort.

Villa Doney, Pietro Porcinai, Genova, 1960–1983