Garland Tea Towel - Fair Trade Cotton
Where artisan watercolor meets everyday function in tea towels that work as hard as they look beautiful.
Beautiful function with meaningful purpose behind every thread
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
This soft watercolor tea towel transforms your kitchen with artisan charm while working beautifully as both a gentle napkin and absorbent cleaning cloth. Crafted from 100% cotton with lint-free construction, it measures 18 by 22 inches with thoughtful details like a hanging loop for easy display.
The maker designs each piece and partners with a small local screen printer to create the soft watercolor ink patterns on pre-washed cotton fabric. Made in the USA from fair trade fabric, every tea towel represents meaningful employment opportunities in rural Tennessee.
Perfect for folding into table settings, hanging over your oven handle, or tucking into a gift basket for conscious home lovers who appreciate handcrafted kitchen essentials that tell a story.
HOW WE DO BUSINESS
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Behind every handcrafted piece lies a story of transformation and hope. The artisan works within a network that spans continents, connecting skilled craftspeople in Kenya and Morocco with dedicated team members across the globe. This isn't just about creating beautiful goods, but about creating meaningful work that changes lives.
Through verified fair trade practices, each purchase supports not only the artisan who shapes the leather, but entire communities built on dignity and opportunity. The maker believes that steady, purposeful work has the power to strengthen families and build futures. Every stitch represents this commitment to both exceptional craftsmanship and ethical employment.
What began as a simple mission has grown into a global community of artisans and conscious consumers, united by the belief that how we make things matters as much as what we make. This approach ensures that traditional techniques like centuries-old leather tanning continue to thrive in a modern world.
• 100% cotton fabric, pre-washed
• Fair trade fabric sourced ethically
• Soft watercolor ink, locally screen printed
• Thread count T110 lightweight construction
• Size: 18 inches long x 22 inches wide
• Weight: Lightweight construction
• Thread count: T110
• Quantity: Single tea towel per purchase
• Fair trade fabric sourcing verified
• Made in USA with ethical production standards
• Supports nonprofit employment mission
• Machine wash in cold water with like colors
• Tumble dry on low heat or hang to air dry
• Iron on medium heat if desired for crisp appearance
• Store folded in kitchen drawer or hang on hook using attached loop
Q: Are these tea towels actually absorbent or just decorative?
A: These tea towels are genuinely absorbent and lint-free, designed to work as both functional cleaning cloths and gentle napkins while looking beautiful.
Q: What makes these tea towels fair trade?
A: The cotton fabric is sourced through verified fair trade practices, ensuring artisans are paid fairly and treated with dignity throughout the supply chain.
Q: How do I care for the watercolor print design?
A: Wash in cold water and tumble dry on low heat. The soft watercolor ink is designed to maintain its beauty wash after wash.
Q: What size are these tea towels?
A: Each towel measures approximately 18 inches long by 22 inches wide, with slight variations due to the handmade nature.
Q: Do these tea towels leave lint on dishes and glassware?
A: No, these are specifically constructed to be lint-free, making them perfect for drying delicate glassware and dishes without residue.
Q: How does purchasing support the maker's mission?
A: Every purchase creates meaningful employment for women in rural Tennessee who are rebuilding their lives, providing them with dignified work opportunities.
Q: Can I use these as napkins for table settings?
A: Absolutely, the soft cotton and medium weight make them perfect for folding into elegant table settings while remaining fully functional.
THE EVER GOOD
The Maker’s Circle represents the heart of what we believe in. Our 10 guiding values reflect how we curate, connect, and celebrate the people behind the goods within our slow living community. These are the values our makers strive for.
- Slow Living Values – Purpose driven, intentional creation
- Transparent Sourcing – Honest origins and clear practices
- Safe Materials – Non toxic, body safe, and eco friendly
- Small Batch Crafted – Made in limited quantities with care
- Handmade Quality – Human touch and artisan skill in every detail
- Timeless Craftsmanship – Enduring beauty and thoughtful function
- Ethical Production – Fair labor and responsible practices
- Sustainable Practices – Respect for nature at every stage
- Positive Energy – Made with love, gratitude, and good intention
- Conscious Packaging – Minimal, recyclable, or biodegradable materials
Each item ships directly from the maker’s workshop or studio. You may receive multiple packages, each crafted and packed by the artisans themselves.
We want you to love what you ordered, but we understand returns happen. Most items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in original condition. Some makers have unique return policies, which we honor respectfully.
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HEALTH DISCLAIMER: The Ever Good is not a healthcare provider and does not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Product details and ingredient information are provided by the makers, and The Ever Good is not responsible for their claims. Our guiding values are for general inspiration and selection purposes only. Always consult a qualified professional regarding any health-related concerns.
