News archivos | Teixits Vicens

Taltavull captures the soul of Teixits Vicens

Posted on 30/09/202515/10/2025

In the heart of Pollença, where the sound of looms blends with the gentle rhythm of Mediterranean life, Taltavull — photographer and creative consultant with over twenty-five years of experience — has captured the purest essence of Teixits Vicens. His recent photo session in our workshop does more than document a craft; it pays homage to a tradition that has been weaving history, colour, and culture into every thread for centuries.

A contemporary gaze on an ancestral art

From the outset, Taltavull’s vision was clear: to look at craftsmanship through contemporary eyes while remaining true to the authenticity that has defined Teixits Vicens since 1854. With his camera, he has distilled the atmosphere of the workshop — the natural light filtering through the looms, the artisans’ hands guiding the cotton with precision, the hypnotic rhythm of the threads forming the Mallorcan ikat or llengües fabrics — and transformed it into a visual narrative filled with emotion and respect.

The images reveal the balance between tradition and modernity, between inherited technique and present-day artistry. Taltavull’s photography breathes life, texture and truth: not merely portraits of a process, but fragments of a living story that continues to evolve over time.

The workshop: a space with soul

For those who know Teixits Vicens, the workshop is far more than a workplace. It is a place where every loom tells a story and every fabric reflects the identity of Mallorca. During the session, Taltavull immersed himself in the team’s daily rhythm, observing each gesture and detail with discretion and admiration.

His approach, closer to reportage than staging, allows the truth of craftsmanship to emerge — the effort, the focus, the quiet complicity between artisans and the deep respect for the raw materials. His photographs capture the beauty of the everyday: a single thread of cotton, the golden afternoon light playing across traditional patterns, the contrast between weathered hands and the vibrant colours of freshly woven fabric.

Tradition as inspiration

The session with Taltavull was also an invitation to reflect on the value of craftsmanship in the contemporary world. In an age of mass production and accelerated pace, his perspective reminds us of the importance of the handmade — of time, care, and well-honed skill. Each image becomes a statement of intent: to keep a tradition alive is not to look back, but to continue creating with authenticity and purpose.

A meeting of arts

Ultimately, the collaboration between Taltavull and Teixits Vicens is a dialogue between arts — photography and textile craftsmanship coming together to tell the same story in different languages. Both are rooted in the same principles: meticulous observation, respect for materials, and the pursuit of beauty in imperfection.

The images from this session stand as a testament to a unique moment when tradition allowed itself to be portrayed with the delicacy it deserves. In every thread, every glimmer of light, every captured texture, beats the spirit of Teixits Vicens — a house where past and present intertwine with mastery to shape the future.

Guide to Caring for Your Teixits Vicens

Posted on 23/08/202515/09/2025

Practical tips to preserve the beauty of our handcrafted textiles

When you choose a fabric from Teixits Vicens, you are not simply acquiring a textile product. You are bringing home a piece of Mallorcan history, tradition and craftsmanship. Every thread has been dyed, woven and treated with care in our Pollença workshop, using the ancestral Mallorcan ikat technique, known on the island as tela de llengües.

That is why caring for them properly is also a way of prolonging their life, their beauty, and their connection with Mallorca.

In this guide, we share some practical advice to help you keep your Vicens fabrics looking as fresh as the day you bought them. We want you to enjoy them, not hide them away in a drawer for fear of using them, while still giving them the attention that every handmade piece deserves.

1. Wash with care

Our fabrics are made primarily of 70% cotton and 30% linen, a natural fibre that is strong yet sensitive to harsh treatments.

MACHINE WASHING

Use delicate programmes (max. 30 ºC).
Choose neutral detergents.
Avoid industrial fabric softeners.
Wash similar colours together.

HAND WASHING
Ideal for small items such as bags, napkins or cushions. Use lukewarm water and soak gently. Do not wring out the fabric when draining: press with your hands and lay flat on a towel.
Stain removers may be used, as well as a small amount of diluted bleach.

2. Air dry, Mallorcan style

Whenever possible, dry your textiles outdoors, protected from direct sunlight to prevent colour loss.

If drying indoors, choose a well-ventilated space.
Do not hang the fabric folded from a single point, as this may cause distortion.
A Mallorcan fabric also appreciates the sun – but always in soft shade.

3. Ironing: yes, but with care

Our fabrics can be ironed without issue, but we recommend:

Adjusting the temperature to cotton or medium-low setting.
Avoiding excessive steam on areas dyed in deep colours.
For napkins, table runners or covers, a good iron highlights the patterns and enhances the fabric’s natural elegance.

4. Store properly, preserve better

When not in use, store your Vicens pieces in a dry, clean place, away from moisture and direct light.

Fold carefully. If the piece is large, such as a tablecloth, change the fold lines from time to time to avoid permanent marks.
Do not use sealed plastic bags: breathable fabric covers are best.
For cushions or covers, store them without the fillers to avoid deformation.

5. Small stains, simple solutions

A glass of wine or a drop of oil? It happens to the best tables. What matters is acting quickly:

Absorb the excess with paper towel (without rubbing).
Wash the stain with lukewarm water and neutral soap.
For difficult stains, consult a trusted dry cleaner familiar with natural, artisan-dyed fabrics.
Remember that our fabrics are not chemically treated, so avoid aggressive products.

6. Special care depending on the product

Cushion covers and upholstery

If removable, follow the washing instructions above.
For intensive use, we recommend applying an ecological anti-stain treatment (ask us for advice).
Vacuum or dry brush regularly to prevent dust build-up.

Tablecloths and runners

Shake off crumbs and clean stains after each use.
Wash regularly in cold water.
If using outdoors, protect from direct sun or rain.

Bags and accessories

Hand wash carefully or clean with a damp cloth.
Do not overload to prevent the fabric from stretching.
Store in fabric bags to preserve shape and colour.

Craftsmanship that lasts a lifetime (if cared for well)

Teixits Vicens fabrics are designed to accompany you in everyday life: at family meals, summer gatherings, and shared spaces. And with just a little attention, they will be with you for many years.

By caring for what has been handmade, you are not only protecting an object, but also a way of understanding the world: slower, more respectful, more authentic.

Thank you for being part of this story, thread by thread.

A Slow Route through Pollença

Posted on 04/08/202515/09/2025

A guide to discovering the town through an artisanal and unhurried lens

In a corner of northern Mallorca, where the mountains brush against the sea and cobbled streets whisper tales of centuries past, lies Pollença – one of the island’s most soulful towns. Wandering here without hurry is a gift. Experiencing it slowly is a true delight.

At Teixits Vicens, we have been part of this story for over 160 years. That is why today we’d like to invite you to discover Pollença at a slower pace, one that values the authentic, the handmade, and the things that can only be savoured step by step.

Get ready to walk without a map. This is a route designed to let your senses guide you.

Morning: awakening among markets, coffee and looms

1. Breakfast in a square full of history
Begin in the Plaça Major, the beating heart of Pollença. Here, beneath the gaze of the Church of Our Lady of the Angels, village life unfolds. Order a café con leche, an ensaïmada or a small rye bread roll with Mallorcan olive oil. Watch as the town and its people slowly wake up.
On Sunday mornings, the square transforms into a bustling market: local produce, fresh flowers, wicker baskets, artisanal cheeses… It is the perfect place to wander without intent, yet always leave with your hands full.

2. Visit to Teixits Vicens
At Teixits Vicens, our doors are open not just to showcase our products but to share a tradition. Here we continue to handweave the famous telas de llengües, using the ancestral Mallorcan ikat technique.
You can explore the workshop, see the looms in action, touch the fibres, discover the process step by step, and meet the artisans themselves. It’s not just a visit – it’s a window into the textile soul of Mallorca.

Midday: art, nature and food taken slowly

3. Claustre de Sant Domingo and its hidden garden
Just a short walk from our workshop lies this former convent, now a cultural hub. Its Renaissance cloister invites silence and often hosts exhibitions and concerts, especially in summer.
Beside it, a small garden of native plants is the perfect spot to pause and breathe deeply. Time feels as if it stops here.

4. Lunch with local flavour
Pollença offers simple yet delicious cuisine. Look for a family-run restaurant or a quiet terrace to try traditional dishes such as tumbet, frit mallorquí or a fresh salad straight from the garden.
Pair your meal with a Mallorcan wine or a glass of vi de la terra, and if you can, finish with gató almond cake served with almond ice cream – Mallorca on a spoon.

Afternoon: strolls, steps and horizons

5. Calvari: 365 steps towards calm
After lunch, climb the 365 steps of the Calvari, the famous stairway leading to a small chapel with spectacular views over the town and valley. Each step is a pause, a photograph, an inspiration.
At the top, the silence and the landscape will remind you why you came – and why you’ll return.

6. Shops with soul
On your way back down, wander through the artisan shops, art galleries and local workshops. Pollença is home to ceramists, painters, designers and jewellers who work with passion. Here, every object has a story, every purchase a face.

Evening: dinner under the stars

7. Dinner by lantern light
When night falls, Pollença glows with another kind of light. Terraces come alive, alleyways murmur. Choose a quiet corner for dining al fresco. Here, luxury lies not in sophistication but in well-crafted simplicity.
A good conversation, a glass of local wine, and a table dressed with a fabric you may already recognise: perhaps a llengua from Teixits Vicens, gracing the tablecloth of a dinner you won’t forget.

Experiencing Pollença slowly

Taking a slow route through Pollença is not just about seeing places – it’s about connecting with them. Feeling the town’s gentle rhythm, speaking with its people, looking with fresh eyes. And understanding that the most valuable things are not bought in haste, but discovered step by step.

At Teixits Vicens, we believe in this Mallorca that is tranquil, authentic and full of soul. And we are here, in every thread, to remind you of it.

What is Ikat?

Posted on 24/07/202515/09/2025

History and technique of a living tradition

In the gentle hum of an old loom, among skeins of threads patiently dyed with pigments that seem born from the Mallorcan landscape, lies a story that is not only told, but woven. Ikat is an ancient textile technique, an art that has travelled across continents and centuries to find its voice – with a distinctive accent – in the soul of Mallorca.
At Teixits Vicens, we have been keeping Ikat alive for over 100 years, making it our greatest legacy. And today we’d like to invite you to discover what makes Ikat more than just a fabric: a living tradition that still stirs emotions.

The origin of a word and a culture

“Ikat” comes from the Malay-Indonesian word mengikat, meaning “to tie, to bind, to fasten”. And that is precisely the foundation of this ancestral technique: tying the threads before dyeing them so that the dye does not reach certain areas. Once woven, the threads reveal a design full of nuances, with vibrant contours that seem to move.
Although Ikat developed independently in different parts of the world — India, Japan, Peru, Uzbekistan or Indonesia — in each place it took on a unique form, adapted to its materials, colours and culture. In Mallorca, Ikat found its voice in the Tela de llengües, named after its characteristic elongated motifs, reminiscent of flames or tongues.

A handcrafted process that defies time

The Ikat technique is, above all, a declaration of love for time and detail. At Teixits Vicens, we continue to preserve the traditional process, which consists of several stages:

Designing and planning the pattern, first drawn on graph paper.
Marking and tying the warp threads, covering them with knots of rope or rubber to protect certain areas from the dye.
Resist dyeing, repeated several times if different colours are desired.
Mounting on the loom, once the threads have been washed, dried and combed.
Hand weaving, where the design emerges as if by magic: it is not painted, it is not printed – it is born from the thread itself.
The result is never perfect. And therein lies its beauty. Subtle variations, delicate “blurs”, the human hand – all of these make every metre of Ikat unique and unrepeatable.

The soul of imperfection: beauty with character

In a world that drives us towards speed, repetition and uniformity, Ikat is an act of resistance. Each piece is a celebration of individuality. A reminder that beauty is not found in perfection, but in authenticity.
Mallorcan llengües have something special: they seem to move, to vibrate, to breathe. And that feeling is no accident. It is the result of a technique that carries centuries of history, skilled hands and a profound respect for slow, genuine processes.

A living tradition looking to the future

At Teixits Vicens, we do not see the past as something fixed, but as a thread that connects us to what is to come. That is why our commitment is twofold: to preserve the traditional Ikat technique, and at the same time to explore new uses, formats and creative collaborations.
We dress homes, terraces, hotels, boats… and also dreams. We transform metres of fabric into curtains, cushions, tablecloths, bags or interior design projects that speak of quality, identity and the Mediterranean.
Ikat is not trapped in the past. It is more alive than ever.

When you choose Ikat, you choose history

Choosing a Tela de llengües is not simply an aesthetic decision. It is a way of life. It is valuing what is handmade, what is local, what has a soul. It is carrying a little piece of Mallorca with you, wherever you are.
And above all, it is becoming part of a story woven slowly, with hands, heart and roots.
Thank you for continuing to write it with us.

From Fabric to Table: How to Dress a Mallorcan Dinner

Posted on 08/07/202515/09/2025

Tips for decorating with local charm

Summer dinners have a special kind of magic. The evenings stretch longer, ice clinks in glasses, and tables are dressed to impress. Whether beneath a vine in a country courtyard, by the sea on a terrace, or in a cosy kitchen among friends, sharing a meal is one of the island’s most cherished rituals.

But beyond flavour, there is something that transforms a meal into an experience: the art of dressing the table. At Teixits Vicens, we have spent generations creating fabrics that not only decorate but also tell stories. Today, we’d like to inspire you to create a table with a true Mallorcan soul, where every detail speaks of tradition, colour and warmth.

1. The Tablecloth: The Undisputed Star

Start with the essential: the tablecloth. At a Mallorcan dinner, no table is complete without a textile base that wraps it with natural elegance. Our llengües fabrics, woven by hand using the ancestral ikat technique, are perfect for this.
You can opt for a long tablecloth that drapes generously, or play with placemats and table runners if you prefer a more informal, dynamic look.
Tip: For outdoor dinners, go for warm shades such as mustard, terracotta or Mediterranean blue. Indoors, neutral tones combined with traditional patterns add a relaxed sophistication.

2. Mix Without Fear: Tradition + Natural Style

The secret of a table with local charm lies in combining the rustic with the authentic. Pair our fabrics with:

Unique blown-glass pieces from Gordiola
Mallorcan ceramic tableware
Glasses made from blown or recycled glass
Linen napkins tied with string or olive twigs
Wicker or wooden baskets as centrepieces
Nothing needs to be perfect. Imperfection is part of the charm. Each piece, each texture, tells its own story.

3. Details That Make the Difference

A table with Mallorcan soul is made of details:

Place a sprig of fresh rosemary or lavender on each napkin.
Light candles in glass jars or iron lanterns.
Decorate with natural elements: pine cones, seashells, citrus fruits, figs.
In summer, you can add touches of the sea; in autumn, earth tones and dried leaves. Anything goes, as long as it feels connected to nature and the surroundings.

4. The Colours of the Mediterranean in Every Thread

Our fabrics are inspired by the island’s landscape: the ochres of the earth, the green of the pine forests, the blue of the sea, the white of limewashed façades. When you dress your table with Vicens fabrics, you bring Mallorca to the heart of the conversation.
Why not let your tablecloth become the starting point for the entire décor? Allow the colours of the fabric to guide the choice of every other element.

5. Sharing: The Soul of the Dinner

A Mallorcan dinner is simple, plentiful and meant to be shared. From pa amb oli to trampó or a good baked fish, what matters is not sophistication but the care with which it is served.

Fabrics That Invite You to Stay at the Table

At Teixits Vicens, every tablecloth, runner or napkin is designed to accompany the moments that matter. Because craftsmanship doesn’t just dress the table: it creates atmosphere, fosters connection, and stirs emotion.
Are you ready to set your own table with Mediterranean essence? Wherever you are, you can evoke the magic of our islands. Explore our collection of home textiles and let yourself be inspired by the most authentic Mediterranean.
We look forward to welcoming you in our shop in Pollença or on our website.

How can I be sure that the Mallorcan fabric I buy is authentic?

Posted on 24/01/202524/01/2025

To ensure that the Mallorcan fabric you purchase is authentic, you should look for the following key characteristics:

Manufacturing technique: The authentic Mallorcan fabric, known as #IkatFromMallorca or “roba de llengües,” is made using the ancient ikat technique. This technique involves a handcrafted dyeing process that creates unique designs.
Design on both sides: A distinctive feature is that the design is identical on both sides of the fabric. This is the result of the special dyeing process.
Faded edges: The geometric patterns should have faded edges, creating a flame-like effect. This is due to the manual dyeing process, which makes each fabric unique.
Fabric composition: Authentic fabrics are usually made from a blend of cotton and linen. The composition is typically 70% cotton and 30% linen.
Handmade production: Look for fabrics produced by renowned Mallorcan companies that maintain traditional artisanal techniques, such as Teixits Vicens, which has been creating these fabrics since 1854.
Patterns and colors: Authentic designs are inspired by shapes from the Serra de Tramuntana and use colors that evoke the Mediterranean Sea, especially shades of blue.

When purchasing, it is recommended to buy these fabrics directly from recognized Mallorcan manufacturers or specialized stores in local craftsmanship to ensure authenticity.

Currently, there is no specific certification that guarantees the authenticity of Mallorcan fabric (roba de llengües). However, local manufacturers are working to obtain the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), a European distinction that would protect this craft from imitations and ensure its authenticity and geographical origin.

The Elegance of Mallorcan Ikat in Garnet, the Fall 2024 Trend Color

Posted on 25/11/202424/01/2025

The Mallorcan ikat, a symbol of tradition and Mediterranean style, is reinvented this season with garnet as the protagonist. This deep, warm and sophisticated color transforms the classic prints of this artisanal fabric, creating a perfect fusion between tradition and modernity. Ideal for curtains, cushions or upholstery, maroon ikat adds character to any space, combining perfectly with the traditional neutral and blue tones of this fabric, achieving a contrast that enhances the elegance and versatility of these artisan fabrics. Its versatility makes it a “must” for elegant and timeless interiors.

Garnet and Beyond

Beyond their beauty, Mallorcan fabrics are a choice of exceptional quality that guarantee their durability, making this fabric a long-term investment.

Ready to add a touch of Mallorca and trend to your home?

We present our New Website!

Posted on 25/10/202425/10/2024

We are excited to present the launch of our new website, dedicated exclusively to the sale of authentic Mallorcan language fabrics. We have worked to create an online space where the textile tradition of Mallorca meets a modern and simple shopping experience. Every detail of our site has been designed to take you on a journey through the craftsmanship of the island, with the convenience of making your purchases from anywhere in the world.

What will you find in our new online store?

1. Wide collection of Mallorcan fabrics: From traditional “llengües” to contemporary fabrics inspired by Mediterranean culture, our catalog includes a carefully curated selection of fabrics for decoration, fashion and design projects. Each piece has a detailed description of its origin and manufacturing process.

2. Filters for personalized search: Navigating our website is easy and intuitive. You can filter by fabric type, color, design and material, allowing you to quickly find what you are looking for based on your preferences.

3.Inspiration and projects guide: We want you to experience the versatility of Mallorcan fabrics. In our inspiration section, you’ll find project ideas, from interior decoration to fashion, as well as recommendations for the care of each type of fabric.

4. Personalized advice and support: Our team is here to help you at every step of your purchase. If you have questions about measurements, applications or combinations, you can contact us directly and you will receive personalized advice.

5. National and international shipping: So that Mallorcan fabrics reach every corner, we have optimized our shipping system, ensuring that your orders arrive quickly and safely, no matter where you are.

Discover the authenticity and quality of Mallorcan fabrics!

Our new online store is more than a shopping platform; It is a tribute to the tradition and textile crafts of Mallorca. We invite you to browse, explore and be inspired by the beauty of our fabrics. Visit us and bring a little piece of Mallorca to your home!