Description
This cotton tea towel carries a heritage map of the London Tube, printed across a natural cream ground and framed by a double blue border. The lines run in red, blue, green, orange, brown and black, every station is named in small capitals, and the Thames winds through them in soft grey. A reference key in one lower corner lists the lines by their earlier names, among them the Morden-Edgware Line and the Central London Line, which gives the whole design its period charm. It is made from 100% cotton and measures 50cm wide and 70cm long, a full working size for drying up.
In the kitchen it earns its keep at the sink, and the map is just as good to look at between uses. The hanging strap on one corner lets it hang from a hook, a peg or a rail, so the design stays on show rather than folded away in a drawer. It sits happily in a farmhouse kitchen with a traditional feel, in a compact city flat or in a crisp modern room that could use a little colour and a nod to London. Laid across a breakfast tray, it brings the same easy character to the table.
Every edge is fully hemmed for a neat, tidy finish. Care is simple: wash it at 30°C and iron it on a low heat, and do not dry clean, bleach or tumble dry it; a line or an airer does the job well. At 76 grams it is light and folds small, so it slips easily into a parcel or a suitcase. It arrives folded with a printed card header, ready to give just as it comes, or to keep for your own kitchen whenever the old ones need a rest.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
100% cotton |
| Length |
70cm |
| Width |
50cm |
| Height |
0.4cm |
| Weight |
0.076KG |
| Care |
Wash at 30°C Iron on low heat. Do not dry clean, bleach or tumble dry. |
| Warnings |
Keep away from fire. |
Frequently Asked
How big is this tea towel?
It measures 50cm wide and 70cm long, a full working size for drying up and large enough to show the whole map clearly.
What is the tea towel made from?
It is made from 100% cotton, fully hemmed on every edge, with the map printed on a natural cream ground.
How should I wash and iron it?
Wash it at 30°C and iron it on a low heat. Do not dry clean, bleach or tumble dry it; drying it on a line or an airer is best.
Can the tea towel be hung up?
Yes, it has a hanging strap on one corner, so it can hang from a hook, a peg or a rail with the map on show.
What does the map on the tea towel show?
It shows a heritage map of the London Tube, with stations named along coloured lines, the Thames in grey and a reference key giving the lines' earlier names.
Does it come ready to give as a present?
It arrives folded with a printed card header, so it looks neat and tidy as a present without any extra wrapping.