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Ribbed hand towel in slate with dimensions: 50 cm (20 inches) by 80 cm (31 inches)
Clay ribbed hand towel with key features: 100% hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade, extra thick and extra plush, machine wash and tumble dry
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 Hand Towel - Plush Rib

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

A thick, handwoven cotton hand towel with a ribbed texture and a woven checkerboard band, in clay, slate, almond or ivory.

It is woven on a four-harness loom from hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, using about 40% more cotton than the maker's flat-weave towels - that is what makes it thick and plush. It is durable and machine washable, made to last for years in the bathroom or the kitchen.

  • Size - 20 x 31 inches (50 x 80 cm)
  • Fiber - 100% cotton, hand-spun
  • Weave - thick ribbed weave on a four-harness loom, about 40% more cotton than a flat weave
  • Care - machine wash cold, tumble dry, iron, do not bleach

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.

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 from hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, packed with about 40% more cotton than the workshop's flat-weave towels, which gives it its thick, plush, ribbed body. The design is named after Lake Tana, one of Ethiopia's most iconic lakes.

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, hand-spun
  • Thick ribbed weave on a four-harness loom
  • About 40% more cotton than a flat weave

Measured flat.

  • 20 x 31 inches (50 x 80 cm)
  • Clay, slate, almond or ivory

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.

How is it different from the other hand towels?

This is the plush one, with about 40% more cotton than the maker's flat-weave towels. If you want something lighter, the Woven Border hand towel is lightweight and dries quickly, and the Accent Stripe is a waffle weave.

What size is it?

20 x 31 inches (50 x 80 cm) - a standard hand towel. It works by the bathroom sink or in the kitchen.

Is it machine washable?

Yes. Wash cold and tumble dry. Do not bleach.

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.

If your order arrives damaged, send photos within 14 days and I will replace or refund it at no cost to you.

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