Parna was founded by Kath Griffiths in 2007 to source and sell the beautiful textiles found in Central and Eastern Europe. Kath travels extensively in rural Romania, Hungary and the surrounding regions sourcing vintage textiles and artisnal products.  

Kath works with extensively with interior designers  and film set and wardrobe departments  to source fabrics and costumes for films and period dramas including The Hobbit and The Danish Girl

Vintage fabrics and embroideries

Prior to WW2 in many villages the growing harvesting, processing and weaving of hemp and linen  was commonplace. The fabrics were made to make clothes, sacks, cart covers, kitchen linens. curtains, basically all the textiles that were used in everyday peasant life. Most houses had a best room furnished with a bed which was highly decorated particularly on special occasions, with dowry textiles. often beautifully embroidered.
 
Artisnal
As well as vintage linens Kath works closely with women  and master crafters from areas with a strong tradition of folk craft and textile heritage to produce beautifully crafted heritage pieces. Nearly all our products are limited editions.  Kath works with   Tarnat Kalotaszeg Durabil  who work tirelessly to continue and promote the traditions of the Kalotaszeg region.