Description
This olive oil tea towel is a 100% cotton kitchen cloth printed like the front of an old-fashioned food tin. Two bright birds with turquoise feathers, yellow throats and red markings perch on an olive branch heavy with black fruit, framed in a cream circle, with OLIVE OIL set beneath in bold black and white lettering edged in mustard yellow. Mint and turquoise stripes, sunny yellow bands, a small yellow map badge and neat touches like a No. 31 and a 12¼ oz mark finish the look, while the borders read sun ripened Italian olives and perfect for drizzling and cooking. It measures 50cm across and 70cm long, a generous size for drying a full rack of dishes.
It suits a kitchen with a bit of colour about it, whether that is a cream country scheme, a bright galley with turquoise accents or a rented flat that needs some cheer without repainting. Hang it from the oven rail, drape it over the worktop by the hob or keep it folded beside the fruit bowl, and it earns its keep drying plates, pans and glasses between meals. The olive branch and the cheerful lettering sit happily alongside other Mediterranean touches, from a terracotta jug to a bottle of good oil by the cooker.
The cotton is fully hemmed all round, so the edges stay tidy wash after wash, and a hanging strap on one corner lets it hang from a hook by the sink instead of bunching up on the side. It is machine washable on a 30°C standard cycle; as good practice, wash it with similar colours and iron it on a cotton setting if you like it crisp. At around 76 grams it is light and folds small in a drawer. We like it with plain white crockery and wooden boards so the colours lead, and rolled with a ribbon it makes an easy little gift.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
100% cotton |
| Length |
70cm |
| Width |
50cm |
| Height |
0.4cm |
| Weight |
0.076KG |
Frequently Asked
What size is this tea towel?
It measures 50cm across and 70cm long, a good generous size for drying plates, glasses and pans after a family meal.
What is the tea towel made from?
It is made from 100% cotton, a soft natural fibre and a classic choice for a tea towel that is used every day.
Can I wash it in the washing machine?
Yes, it is machine washable on a 30°C standard cycle, and we suggest washing it with similar colours to keep the print looking bright.
How does the tea towel hang?
There is a hanging strap on one corner, so it hangs neatly from a hook, a peg or a rail by the sink or the cooker.
What colours are in the design?
The print mixes turquoise and mint stripes with sunny yellow bands, black and white lettering, a cream background and two brightly feathered birds on an olive branch.
Would it make a good gift?
Yes, it is light, folds flat and rolls up neatly with a ribbon, so it makes an easy little present to give alongside a card.