Dog Pattern Cotton Tea Towel with Pale Aqua Border - White

This dog pattern tea towel is a soft white cotton cloth printed all over with a lively crowd of watercolour dogs. Spotted dalmatians stride across it in blue neckerchiefs, little dachshunds sit up politely, and alert terriers and big-eared chihuahuas fill the spaces in between, each painted in warm tans, chestnut browns and gentle greys. A pale aqua border runs around all four edges to frame the print, and a small loop at one corner lets it hang from a hook. It measures 71cm long and 45.5cm wide, a generous size for working through a full rack of plates.

It belongs in a busy kitchen, folded over a towel rail or hanging from a hook beside the sink, where the dogs bring a bit of good humour to the washing up. The white ground and pale aqua edging sit happily with cream, sage, duck egg and grey kitchens, and suit a farmhouse look as well as a modern one. Because the dogs are such a mix of breeds, there is a fair chance a friend will spot their own favourite among them, which makes it a cheerful gift for anyone who loves pets, from the neighbour who walks everyone's dog to the friend who has just brought a puppy home.

The towel is made from cotton, a natural fibre that is pleasant to handle, and the pale aqua border gives every edge a neat, tidy finish. The loop sits at one top corner, so the towel hangs from a single hook. As general good practice for printed cotton, we would wash it with similar colours and give it a warm iron while still slightly damp to keep it smooth. Folded neatly and tied with a length of ribbon, it makes an easy present with no wrapping fuss, or simply hang it by the kettle where the dalmatians can keep an eye on things.

How big is this dog pattern tea towel?

It measures 71cm long and 45.5cm wide, a generous size for drying a full rack of plates, glasses and pans.

What is the tea towel made from?

It is made from cotton, printed with watercolour dogs on a white ground and finished with a pale aqua border around every edge.

Which dogs are on the print?

Dalmatians in blue neckerchiefs, dachshunds, terriers and big-eared chihuahuas are scattered across it, painted in warm tans, chestnut browns and soft greys.

Can the tea towel be hung up?

Yes, there is a small loop at one top corner, so it hangs neatly from a hook beside the sink or by the back door.

How should I care for a printed cotton tea towel?

As general good practice for printed cotton, we would wash it with similar colours and iron it on a warm setting while it is still slightly damp.

Does it make a good gift?

It makes a cheerful gift for anyone who loves pets, and because it folds flat it slips easily into a gift bag or tucks inside a parcel.