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Cotton Kitchen Towel | Handspun & Handwoven | Studio Stripe | Fern

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  • Fair Trade & Artisan-Made in India
  • Designed in the United States
Why You'll Love It

Fair Trade & Artisan-Made in India

Handwoven on Traditional Manual Looms

Crafted with a Blend of Handspun & Conventional Cotton Yarns

Remarkably Textured, Soft, and Highly Absorbent

Durable & Lint-Free — perfect for kitchen or bar use

Eco-Friendly Alternative to disposable paper towels

Reusable & Machine Washable

Convenient Hanging Loop for easy drying and storage

Designed in the United States by Sustainable Threads

Gift-Ready Packaging — includes a hanger and a belly band that shares the story of the product and its artisans

Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Weddings, Housewarmings, Host Gifts, and Birthdays MATERIAL & CARE

100% cotton

Size: 27" × 19"

Low-impact, Azo-free dyes

Machine wash cold, delicate cycle; tumble dry low

Blend of handspun and conventional cotton yarns

Description

Bring the beauty of traditional weaving into your kitchen with this beautifully textured, Fair Trade towel. Made from a blend of handspun and conventional cotton yarns, it offers a distinctive natural texture, exceptional absorbency, and long-lasting durability. Soft yet sturdy, it’s perfect for drying hands, wiping dishes, polishing glassware—or even elevating your home bar setup.

This towel is a sustainable, reusable alternative to disposable paper towels and is designed for everyday practicality. Its lint-free weave ensures smooth drying, while the built-in hanging loop makes it easy to store and quick to dry.

Handwoven by rural and tribal women artisans in Northeastern India, this towel supports vital livelihood opportunities that help reduce distress migration for work. Each piece reflects time, skill, and tradition—creating a meaningful connection between your home and the artisans who crafted it.

Packaged with a hanger and a belly band that shares the story behind the textile and its makers, this towel makes a thoughtful gift for holidays, housewarmings, host gifts, weddings, and special occasions.

How It's Made

This towel is created using two of the oldest and most revered textile traditions: hand spinning and hand weaving.

Artisans begin by spinning cotton fibers by hand, creating handspun yarns with natural variation and depth. These handspun threads are then blended with conventional yarns, giving the towel its distinctive texture and strength.

The yarns are dyed using low-impact, azo-free dyes, then woven on hand-operated wooden looms. Here, artisans interlink vertical warp threads with horizontal weft threads—a deliberate, rhythmic process requiring meticulous planning and precise coordination. This method creates a durable, beautifully textured fabric that machines cannot replicate.

Each step—hand spinning, dyeing, and weaving—supports artisan livelihoods, preserves traditional crafts, and keeps heritage textile practices alive.

Natural Variations

Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.

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Natural Fibers
Natural Fibers

What Retailers Are Saying

Strong Sell-Through

"Love this brand and their deep commitment to fair trade practices throughout the supply chain, plus their cloth napkins are some of our BEST sellers!"

- Julio

Top Quality + Quick Ship

"The hand loomed runners are a customer favorite and top quality. They ship quickly, and we love working with this company supporting fair trade and selling these lovely products in our shop."

- Cher

Giftable Best-Sellers

"Sustainable Threads not only has great customer service, the quality of all their textiles is excellent. Their kitchen towels make perfect holiday and hostess gifts. Customers always rave about them."

-Lisa

Beautiful Craftsmanship + Great Price Points

"My customers love the quality of the linens, the background of supporting skilled women, and a price people can afford to shop at."

- Christine

Excellent Customer Service

"The Customer Service team was AMAZING!!!! They exceeded my expectations. Not only is the product beautiful, but packaged so well and ready for display. Communication was Fantastic!"

- Allison