Exclusively Georg Jensen Damask developed CASTELLARIS for Koldinghus in honour of the castle’s 750th anniversary. Diana Holstein is the designer behind the tablecloth and was chosen for the task, because her style is classic and fits well with the royal, which the castle Koldinghus stands for. The fact that Diana is also a jewelry designer is the icing on the cake when the 750th anniversary in 2019 was marked by an exhibition called “The Splendour of Power.”
“My inspiration for the CASTELLARIS anniversary tablecloth for Koldinghus is largely drawn from the ceilings and light constructions that the Exner couple created for the castle. I saw stars everywhere – from the big beam-shaped stars in the Ruins Hall to the elegant light construction in the Church Hall. The lawn in front of the castle is a very popular gathering place for the people of Kolding during the summer. This is where they enjoy the late evenings under the starry sky. It was therefore perfectly obvious for me to work with the starry sky as the basic theme for the pattern. It cannot be denied that Koldinghus is also medieval castle. It can appear to be almost frightening the first time you see it. It was therefore important for me to include this element in the shape of a strong pattern that is almost grill-like in its expression. Finally, a graphical greeting to the castle can be seen in the pattern of the tablecloth, where the outlines of the characteristic tower are present in the edges, which gives the feeling of the sun rising up over Kolding”, says Diana Holstein
