I’m in desperate need of new dish towels.  Mine are badly stained and torn.  {I’m almost embarrassed to hang them up in the kitchen.}  I like these organic tea towels available from Madder Root on Etsy.

Each linen towel is hand-sewn and hand-printed.  Only solvent-free, water-based inks are used to print the simple nature-inspired motifs.  {The sand dollars are my fave.}  It’s pretty evident that Madder Root is committed to creating quality items with an eye on the environment.

The towels are generously sized at ~20″ x 26″, making them perfect for drying dishes or wrapping up warm rolls in a serving bowl.  And wouldn’t they be great as makeshift wrapping paper?  Just fold one around a boxed gift and tie it up with some twine.  Lovely.  {How many times must I proclaim my love for multipurpose housewares?}  Ringing in at under $20, any of these towels would make an affordable, one-of-a-kind house warming gift.  Like what you see here?  Check out Madder Root’s Etsy shop for more selection and items other than tea towels.  {Hint: think napkins and scarves.}  I haven’t scooped one up for myself yet.  Not sure how long I’ll be able to hold out.

FYI – I was not compensated in any way for this post.  I just love sharing lovely loves.

images:  collages by Dana Miller using Madder Root photos