Steel blue windowpane check handwoven Ethiopian cotton kitchen towel, folded, on a white background
Steel blue windowpane kitchen towel on a cutting board with kale and peppers
Steel blue windowpane kitchen towel draped over the edge of a kitchen counter
Bronze windowpane kitchen towel hanging from an open kitchen shelf
Steel blue windowpane kitchen towel on a counter with a wooden dish brush
Bronze windowpane kitchen towel on a counter with a wooden dish brush
Bronze windowpane check handwoven cotton kitchen towel in mustard gold tones, folded
Steel blue kitchen towel with measurements: 20 by 31 inches (50 by 80 cm)
Bronze kitchen towel with key features: hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade, replaces paper towels, machine washable
A weaver at the workshop in Addis Ababa weaving a windowpane kitchen towel on a handloom
A windowpane kitchen towel taking shape on the loom
Maker badges: designed and handmade in Ethiopia, locally sourced natural fibers, environmentally friendly dyes, WFTO guaranteed Fair Trade member
Steel blue windowpane check handwoven Ethiopian cotton kitchen towel, folded, on a white background
Steel blue windowpane kitchen towel on a cutting board with kale and peppers
Steel blue windowpane kitchen towel draped over the edge of a kitchen counter
Bronze windowpane kitchen towel hanging from an open kitchen shelf
Steel blue windowpane kitchen towel on a counter with a wooden dish brush
Bronze windowpane kitchen towel on a counter with a wooden dish brush
Bronze windowpane check handwoven cotton kitchen towel in mustard gold tones, folded
Steel blue kitchen towel with measurements: 20 by 31 inches (50 by 80 cm)
Bronze kitchen towel with key features: hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade, replaces paper towels, machine washable
A weaver at the workshop in Addis Ababa weaving a windowpane kitchen towel on a handloom
A windowpane kitchen towel taking shape on the loom
Maker badges: designed and handmade in Ethiopia, locally sourced natural fibers, environmentally friendly dyes, WFTO guaranteed Fair Trade member

Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Kitchen Towel - Windowpane

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

A large handwoven kitchen towel in a windowpane check - broad blocks of color crossed by fine light lines. In steel blue, a mix of blue and green, or bronze, a warm mustard gold.

It is woven in Addis Ababa from 100% hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, hemmed on every edge, and finished with a loop so it hangs from a hook, a rail or an oven door. Durable and machine washable, it is made for daily use.

The towel is named in honor of Jane, a Canadian expert weaver whose work has greatly influenced the workshop's craft.

  • Size - 20 x 31 inches (50 x 80 cm)
  • Fiber - 100% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Details - hemmed all round, hanging loop
  • 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 from piece to piece. Made in Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia has one of the oldest weaving traditions in East Africa. This towel is 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.

It is woven by hand from 100% hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, then hemmed on every edge and finished with a hanging loop.

The towel carries the name of Jane, a Canadian expert weaver whose work has greatly influenced the workshop's craft.

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
  • Handwoven in Addis Ababa
  • Hemmed on all edges
  • Sewn-in hanging loop

Measured flat, hem to hem.

  • 20 x 31 inches (50 x 80 cm)
  • Approximate weight: 0.18 lb
  • Steel blue or bronze

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

  • Machine wash cold with like colors.
  • Tumble dry low.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Skip fabric softener - it coats the fiber and cuts absorbency.
  • Hand-spun cotton softens with every wash.

What colors are steel blue and bronze?

Steel blue is a mix of blue and green blocks. Bronze is warmer - mustard and gold tones. Both are crossed by light lines.

How is it different from the Color Block kitchen towel?

Same 20 x 31 inch size and the same hand-spun cotton. This one is a windowpane check, hemmed all round with a hanging loop. The Color Block towel has broad bands and a twisted fringe.

Does it have a hanging loop?

Yes, so it hangs from a hook, a rail or an oven door handle.

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?

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.

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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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