Handwoven Ethiopian cotton waffle hand towel, ivory with grey stripes, folded flat on a white background
Waffle hand towel with bronze stripes hanging beside a round mirror and a white basin
Stack of folded striped waffle hand towels on a ledge beside a ceramic pitcher
Grey-striped waffle hand towel hanging over a larger towel on a towel bar
Folded striped waffle towels on a marble shelf
Tall stack of folded waffle towels with colored stripes on a marble stand
Two folded waffle towels with bronze stripes
Close-up of the waffle texture on an ivory towel with steel blue stripes
Ivory waffle towel with steel blue stripes hanging in soft folds
Close-up of an ivory waffle towel with dark stripes
Ivory waffle hand towel with bronze stripes, folded
Ivory waffle hand towel with stone stripes, folded
Ivory waffle hand towel with blush stripes, folded
Ivory waffle hand towel with black stripes, folded
Ivory waffle hand towel with steel blue stripes, folded
Waffle hand towel in bronze with dimensions: 50 cm (20 inches) by 80 cm (31 inches)
Waffle hand towels with key features: hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade, lightweight and quick drying, machine washable
Artisan weaving a waffle towel on a traditional loom
Maker badges: designed and handmade in Ethiopia, preserving heritage craft, locally sourced natural fibers, 100% biodegradable, environmentally friendly dyes, WFTO guaranteed Fair Trade member
Handwoven Ethiopian cotton waffle hand towel, ivory with grey stripes, folded flat on a white background
Waffle hand towel with bronze stripes hanging beside a round mirror and a white basin
Stack of folded striped waffle hand towels on a ledge beside a ceramic pitcher
Grey-striped waffle hand towel hanging over a larger towel on a towel bar
Folded striped waffle towels on a marble shelf
Tall stack of folded waffle towels with colored stripes on a marble stand
Two folded waffle towels with bronze stripes
Close-up of the waffle texture on an ivory towel with steel blue stripes
Ivory waffle towel with steel blue stripes hanging in soft folds
Close-up of an ivory waffle towel with dark stripes
Ivory waffle hand towel with bronze stripes, folded
Ivory waffle hand towel with stone stripes, folded
Ivory waffle hand towel with blush stripes, folded
Ivory waffle hand towel with black stripes, folded
Ivory waffle hand towel with steel blue stripes, folded
Waffle hand towel in bronze with dimensions: 50 cm (20 inches) by 80 cm (31 inches)
Waffle hand towels with key features: hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade, lightweight and quick drying, machine washable
Artisan weaving a waffle towel on a traditional loom
Maker badges: designed and handmade in Ethiopia, preserving heritage craft, locally sourced natural fibers, 100% biodegradable, environmentally friendly dyes, WFTO guaranteed Fair Trade member

Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Waffle Hand Towel - Accent Stripe

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

A handwoven cotton hand towel in a waffle weave - ivory, with fine stripes in one accent color: grey, bronze, stone, blush, black or steel blue.

It is woven on a four-harness loom, which builds the raised, three-dimensional waffle texture. That texture gives it more surface to take up water, so it is absorbent without the bulk of terry. It is machine washable and made to hold up to everyday use.

  • Size - 20 x 31 inches (50 x 80 cm)
  • Fiber - 100% cotton
  • Weave - waffle, woven on a four-harness loom
  • Color - ivory with grey, bronze, stone, blush, black or steel blue stripes
  • Care - machine wash cold, tumble dry, iron, do not bleach

It's the hand towel to our Accent Stripe waffle bath towel - same maker, same weave, and five of the colors come in both. It also pairs with our solid waffle bath towel.

Woven in a Fair Trade workshop in Ethiopia that has been woman-owned for over twenty years - a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization and a verified social enterprise. More than 100 artisans are employed there at equitable pay.

100% natural fiber. Handwoven, so weave and color vary a little from piece to piece. Made in Ethiopia.

Pairs well with

Ethiopia has one of the oldest weaving traditions in East Africa. This towel comes from a workshop in Addis Ababa that has been woman-owned for more than twenty years and employs more than 100 artisans at equitable pay.

It is woven on a four-harness loom. The extra harnesses are what let the weaver build the raised, three-dimensional waffle grid, which gives the towel its texture and its absorbency. Stripes in a single accent color are woven across the ivory ground.

The workshop has been a member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2009 and a guaranteed member since 2019, fully verified against the ten principles of Fair Trade across its business and its supply chain. It is also a verified social enterprise, and it is assessed by independent auditors.

  • 100% cotton
  • Waffle weave, woven on a four-harness loom

Measured flat.

  • 20 x 31 inches (50 x 80 cm)
  • Approximate weight: 0.22 lb
  • Ivory with grey, bronze, stone, blush, black or steel blue stripes

Handwoven, so weave and color vary a little from piece to piece.

  • Machine wash in cold water.
  • Tumble dry.
  • Iron if you like.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Skip fabric softener - it coats the fiber and cuts absorbency.

What size is it?

20 x 31 inches (50 x 80 cm) - a standard hand towel, sized for hanging by the sink.

Does it go with the waffle bath towel?

Yes. Its match is the Accent Stripe waffle bath towel - same stripes, same weave, and grey, bronze, stone, blush and black come in both. It also pairs with the solid waffle bath towel.

Is it absorbent?

Yes. The waffle texture gives it more surface to take up water. Skip fabric softener to keep it that way.

Is it Fair Trade?

Yes. The workshop is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization and a verified social enterprise. It has been woman-owned for over twenty years.

Where is it made?

Ethiopia.

BUSH & BRIAR

Nature's Way is how I decide what earns a place in the shop. Six things, and every one of them is checkable on the product page above.

  1. Natural materials, named - I state the actual material, like milulu grass, baby alpaca or Ethiopian cotton, rather than a vague adjective.
  2. Made by hand - woven or carved by hand, not pressed, molded or machine-made.
  3. A named place - the region it was made in, taken from the maker's own labelling.
  4. From me or from the maker - some pieces I stock and pack myself in California; others ship directly from the maker who made them. Either way, I chose every piece, and I'm your point of contact for questions, orders and returns.
  5. Made in small batches - handmade, never mass-produced, so stock can run low.
  6. No claim I cannot show you - if I cannot verify it, it does not go on the page.

Pieces I stock myself ship from my workspace in Southern California, usually within 1–2 business days.

Other pieces ship directly from the maker who made them, which can take longer. If you need something by a certain date, email me at support@bushandbriar.com before you order and I'll tell you what to expect.

If your order includes pieces from more than one place, they may arrive in separate packages, each with its own tracking.

Shipping is free on orders over $70. Orders under $70 ship for a flat $6.

I currently ship within the continental United States.

If something is not right, email support@bushandbriar.com within 30 days of delivery. Items should be unused and in original condition.

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