MARGHAB Linens were produced on the tropical Portuguese island of Madeira, due west of Morrocco (the continent of Africa),  from 1934 until 1978. The cottage industry of the making of Marghab linens was founded by Emile and Vera (Way) Marghab. The fabrics used were only the finest loomed Irish linen or Swiss organdy fabric called Margandie which was made to their specifications. The cotton embroidery floss came from France. The exquisite handwork was stitched by skilled embroiderers who were hand selected under the watchful eye of Vera. These fine linens were sold only in salons. So few Marghab linens were ever signed. Original paper labels were always pinned onto the linen, never sewn on, and never ever did they have a sticky paper label attached, never. All patterns were named and numbered and rarely were the patterns so abstract that one couldn't call it a name. To find a vintage Marghab linen with it's original pinned-on paper tag is a treasure. To also find one in it's original gray gift  box is even better. For further information, see PERFECTION, NEVER LESS, by D.J.Cline. This book shows many patterns and salon locations. It's knowing the specific patterns that command the highest price.