New Orleans Riviera 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 hand block printing
• Traditional block printing techniques

• 28" x 28" square tea towel
• May have 5-10% shade variation 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 maintenance
• Expect natural shade variations between towels due to handcrafted process
• Air dry recommended to preserve organic dye vibrancy
• Iron if desired for crisp appearance

Q: Is this tea towel absorbent enough for regular kitchen use?
A: Yes, the 100% organic cotton construction provides excellent absorbency for drying dishes, hands, and kitchen surfaces while maintaining the beautiful printed design.

Q: Will the hand block printed design fade with washing?
A: The organic dyes and quality cotton are designed to maintain vibrancy through regular machine washing, though some natural fading adds to the authentic handcrafted character over time.

Q: Why might there be color variations between towels?
A: Each towel is individually hand block printed by artisans, creating natural variations of 5-10% that celebrate the authentic handmade process rather than machine uniformity.

Q: What makes this different from regular printed kitchen towels?
A: Traditional hand block printing uses carved wooden blocks pressed by hand with organic dyes, creating depth and texture that digital or screen printing cannot replicate.

Q: Is the 28" x 28" size practical for everyday kitchen tasks?
A: This generous square size provides superior coverage for drying large dishes, doubling as a bread wrap, or displaying as decorative kitchen art when not in use.

Q: How does purchasing this support artisan communities?
A: This towel is made through fair trade partnerships that ensure artisans receive living wages while preserving traditional block printing techniques passed down through generations.