Pair of steel blue handwoven Ethiopian cotton dinner napkins with broad color bands, folded, on a white background
Stack of color block cotton napkins on a kitchen counter beside white plates and a table runner
Color block cotton dinner napkins in steel blue, copper, blush, grey, mocha and plum, folded side by side
Handwoven color block napkins in all six colors scattered on a white surface
Six folded color block napkins laid along a striped handwoven table runner
Copper color block napkin laid open with a knife and fork
Color block napkin laid open with a spoon and fork
Close-up of stacked color block napkins showing the hand-spun cotton texture
Close-up of folded color block napkins stacked on their side
Close-up of the corners of stacked color block napkins
Pair of copper color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Pair of blush color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Pair of grey color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Pair of mocha color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Pair of plum color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Blush napkin with measurements: 20 by 20 inches (50 by 50 cm)
Color block napkins with key features: hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, Fair Trade certified, machine washable, durable, extra large and thick
Maker badges: designed and handmade in Ethiopia, locally sourced natural fibers, environmentally friendly dyes, WFTO guaranteed Fair Trade member
Pair of steel blue handwoven Ethiopian cotton dinner napkins with broad color bands, folded, on a white background
Stack of color block cotton napkins on a kitchen counter beside white plates and a table runner
Color block cotton dinner napkins in steel blue, copper, blush, grey, mocha and plum, folded side by side
Handwoven color block napkins in all six colors scattered on a white surface
Six folded color block napkins laid along a striped handwoven table runner
Copper color block napkin laid open with a knife and fork
Color block napkin laid open with a spoon and fork
Close-up of stacked color block napkins showing the hand-spun cotton texture
Close-up of folded color block napkins stacked on their side
Close-up of the corners of stacked color block napkins
Pair of copper color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Pair of blush color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Pair of grey color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Pair of mocha color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Pair of plum color block cotton dinner napkins, folded
Blush napkin with measurements: 20 by 20 inches (50 by 50 cm)
Color block napkins with key features: hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, Fair Trade certified, machine washable, durable, extra large and thick
Maker badges: designed and handmade in Ethiopia, locally sourced natural fibers, environmentally friendly dyes, WFTO guaranteed Fair Trade member

Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Dinner Napkins, Set of 2 - Color Block

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

Two dinner napkins in hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, woven in broad bands of color. In steel blue, copper, blush, grey, mocha or plum.

They are handwoven in Addis Ababa, and they are larger than a standard napkin - 20 inches square, big enough to sit properly across a lap. Hand-spun cotton has a soft, slightly uneven hand, and it gets softer with every wash.

The pattern is called Dalol, after the region of Ethiopia known for its vivid, colorful landscapes. It is the same pattern as our Color Block table runner, and four of the colors - steel blue, copper, blush and grey - match it directly.

  • Size - 20 x 20 inches (50 x 50 cm) each
  • Quantity - sold as a set of two, one color per set
  • Fiber - 100% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Care - machine wash cold, tumble dry low, 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 tension and color depth vary a little between napkins, including the two in your set. Made in Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia has one of the oldest weaving traditions in East Africa. These napkins are woven in Addis Ababa, at a workshop that has been woman-owned for more than twenty years and employs more than 100 artisans at equitable pay.

The cotton is grown in Ethiopia, spun by hand, and dyed in small batches before weaving. Hand-spun yarn is softer and less uniform than mill-spun, which is where the napkins get their texture, and it keeps softening with use.

The pattern is named after Dalol, a region of Ethiopia known for its vivid, colorful landscapes. The broad bands of color are woven in, not printed, so they run straight through the cloth.

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% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Yarn dyed in small batches before weaving
  • Color bands woven in, not printed
  • Handwoven in Addis Ababa

Measured flat, hem to hem.

  • 20 x 20 inches (50 x 50 cm) each - dinner napkin size
  • Sold as a set of two, one color per set
  • Approximate weight: 0.26 lb for the set
  • Steel blue, copper, blush, grey, mocha or plum

Handwoven, so weave tension and color depth vary a little between napkins, including the two in your set.

  • Machine wash cold with like colors.
  • Tumble dry low.
  • Iron while slightly damp for a crisp fold.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Hand-spun cotton softens with every wash.

How many napkins come in a set?

Two, both the same color. Order two sets for a table of four.

Can I mix colors?

Yes. Each set is one color, so order sets in different colors to mix a table.

Do they match the Color Block table runner?

Yes. Same Dalol pattern, and steel blue, copper, blush and grey come in both. Mocha and plum are napkin-only.

Are these dinner napkins or cocktail napkins?

Dinner. At 20 inches square they are larger than a standard napkin, big enough to sit across a lap.

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 are they made?

Addis Ababa, 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.

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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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