Copper handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded, on a light background
Copper cotton tea towel wrapped around a loaf of bread on a wooden board
Bronze cotton tea towel hanging from a kitchen cabinet below the sink
Gold cotton tea towel on a white kitchen counter with a wooden kitchen tool
Steel blue cotton tea towel with a plate of croissants
Copper tea towel draped over the edge of a kitchen counter
Close-up of a navy tea towel hanging, showing the woven stitch lines
Bronze handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Gold handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Cedar green handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Steel blue handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Navy handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Cedar tea towel with measurements: 16 by 26 inches (42 by 65 cm)
Navy tea towel with key features: hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade, highly textured and soft, machine washable
Maker badges: designed and handmade in Ethiopia, locally sourced natural fibers, environmentally friendly dyes, WFTO guaranteed Fair Trade member
Copper handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded, on a light background
Copper cotton tea towel wrapped around a loaf of bread on a wooden board
Bronze cotton tea towel hanging from a kitchen cabinet below the sink
Gold cotton tea towel on a white kitchen counter with a wooden kitchen tool
Steel blue cotton tea towel with a plate of croissants
Copper tea towel draped over the edge of a kitchen counter
Close-up of a navy tea towel hanging, showing the woven stitch lines
Bronze handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Gold handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Cedar green handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Steel blue handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Navy handwoven Ethiopian cotton tea towel, folded
Cedar tea towel with measurements: 16 by 26 inches (42 by 65 cm)
Navy tea towel with key features: hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, WFTO Fair Trade, highly textured and soft, machine washable
Maker badges: designed and handmade in Ethiopia, locally sourced natural fibers, environmentally friendly dyes, WFTO guaranteed Fair Trade member

Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Tea Towel - Fine Line

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

A handwoven tea towel in hand-spun Ethiopian cotton, in six colors: copper, bronze, gold, cedar (a deep green), steel blue and navy.

Hand-spun cotton takes up water in a way a smooth machine-spun towel does not, and it gets softer and more absorbent every time you wash it. Hemmed on all four sides, with a loop so it hangs off a rail or an oven door.

The pattern is called Rift Valley, after the valley that cuts through central Ethiopia. The cotton is grown there, spun by hand, and dyed in small batches before it goes on the loom.

  • Size - 16 x 26 inches (42 x 65 cm)
  • Fiber - 100% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Details - hemmed all round, hanging loop
  • Care - machine wash cold, tumble dry low, 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 tension and color depth 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 there 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 and spun by hand. That matters more on a towel than on anything else in the collection: hand-spun yarn has an uneven, open structure that holds water, which is why these get more absorbent rather than less as they age.

The yarn is dyed in small batches before weaving, and each towel is hemmed on all four sides with a loop added for hanging. The pattern is called Rift Valley, after the valley that cuts through central Ethiopia.

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
  • Hemmed on all four sides
  • Sewn-in hanging loop

Measured flat, hem to hem.

  • 16 x 26 inches (42 x 65 cm)
  • Approximate weight: 1.8 oz
  • Copper, bronze, gold, cedar, steel blue or navy

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

  • Machine wash cold with like colors.
  • Tumble dry low.
  • Iron if you want it flat, though it does not need it.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Skip fabric softener - it coats the fiber and cuts absorbency.

Is it actually absorbent, or just decorative?

Both. Hand-spun cotton has an open, uneven structure that takes up water well, and it improves with washing. Skip the fabric softener and it will keep doing that.

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.

Does it have a hanging loop?

Yes, sewn in at the corner, so it hangs off a rail or an oven door handle.

Sold singly or as a set?

Singly. Choose one color, or build your own set across the six.

Does it match the table runner?

It sits with it. Both are from the maker's Rift Valley collection and come in the same six colors, so you can match the runner color for color.

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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