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Linen Tea Towels

Good linen for the less glamorous jobs.

For the glasses after supper and the plates after breakfast, keep a linen tea towel close to hand. Choose printed pairs in Florilegium, Fjære and Dragonfly designs, or plain kitchen towels in soft colours. They bring texture to the working side of the kitchen, where useful things should still look good.

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A person holding a rose-coloured linen tea towel in a light kitchen.
The Kitchen TablePrinted pairs and plain linen towels for the everyday kitchen.

Check the quantity

Printed towels are offered in pairs; read the listing for the quantity in plain options.

Plain or printed

Choose a quiet colour or carry a botanical, coastal or dragonfly motif across the room.

Give it room to dry

Hang the towel open between uses and follow its own washing instructions.

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The Pattern You See Every Morning

A tea towel spends a surprising amount of time in view. Choose it as you would another small part of the room: a colour that sits beside the cabinets, or a print that brings a little drawing into an otherwise plain kitchen. Navy with a white motif gives a clear contrast; natural linen is quieter. There is room for both, with one hanging near the sink and another folded ready in the drawer.

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Put Together a Useful Pairing

A printed tea-towel pair makes a straightforward kitchen gift on its own. To add another piece, look for a bread bag in a related design, or choose a colour that connects with bowl covers the recipient already uses. For your own kitchen, start with enough towels to keep one available while another is being washed. The point is to use them, not save them for best.

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Choosing Everyday Linen Tea Towels

Think about where the towel will hang, how many you keep in rotation and whether you prefer print or plain colour. Then compare the size, quantity and care details on the particular towel you choose.

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Are all the tea towels sold in sets of two?

The current hand-printed tea towels are listed in sets of two. The collection also includes plain linen kitchen towels, so check the quantity stated on the individual product rather than assuming every option is a pair. Compare the dimensions at the same time to find the size you prefer.

Which designs are available in the printed towels?

The printed range includes Florilegium botanical designs, Fjære coastal designs and Dragonfly motifs, with several linen colours. Look at the individual listing to check the current colour and print combination. Related designs also appear in the bread bags and bowl covers if you want pieces that sit together.

How should I wash a printed linen tea towel?

The current printed pairs specify a 30°C machine wash, no bleach and air drying, with a warm iron if required. Follow the care details supplied with the towel, particularly around the print. Plain towels have their own product instructions, so check those separately rather than applying one rule to the range.