Crawfish Cotton Tea Towel - Hand Block Printed

Passion Lilie is a New Orleans-based brand that works with artisan cooperatives in India to make its textiles. The pieces are created using traditional hand block printing and ikat handweaving, with natural and non-toxic dyes, in small batches.

Passion Lilie is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, and its makers are paid fair wages and work in safe conditions. Many pieces are made from leftover production fabric to cut waste, and because each one is printed or woven by hand, slight variations are part of its character.

• 100% organic woven cotton
• Organic dyes for block printing
• Natural color variations due to handmade process

• Size: 28" x 28" square
• Quantity: 1 tea towel per package
• Natural shade variation of 5-10% due to handmade nature

• Fair Trade Federation Member
• Hand Block Printed in India
• 100% Cotton
• Azo-Free Eco Dyes
• Woman-Owned

• Machine washable for easy care
• Gentle cycle recommended to preserve hand block printing
• Air dry or tumble dry low to maintain organic cotton quality
• Iron if desired to restore crisp appearance

Q: What makes this tea towel different from regular kitchen towels?
A: This tea towel is hand block printed by artisans using traditional techniques, made from 100% organic cotton with organic dyes, and features authentic Louisiana crawfish motifs that celebrate Southern heritage.

Q: Is the crawfish design culturally authentic?
A: Yes, the design is created in New Orleans and reflects traditional Southern motifs that honor Louisiana's rich culinary and cultural heritage.

Q: How large is this tea towel compared to standard sizes?
A: At 28" x 28", this is a generous square size that's larger than most standard rectangular tea towels, providing more coverage and versatility.

Q: Will the colors fade or change with washing?
A: The maker uses organic dyes and notes there may be natural 5-10% shade variation, which is characteristic of authentic hand block printing and adds to each towel's unique character.

Q: What does fair trade mean for this product?
A: Fair trade ensures the artisans in India receive fair wages, work in safe conditions, and benefit from community development programs while preserving traditional craft techniques.

Q: Can this be used as decoration or just for kitchen tasks?
A: This towel works beautifully both ways - it's functional for kitchen use and attractive enough to display as decorative kitchen art when not in use.

Q: How do I care for the organic cotton and hand printing?
A: Machine wash on gentle cycle and air dry or tumble dry low to preserve both the organic cotton quality and the hand block printed design.