Block-Printed Waffle Hand-Printed Cotton Hand Towel

Woven in a waffle weave that creates a grid of small recessed squares across the surface, then hand block-printed with a floral pattern in off-white, blue, and teal. The waffle texture is designed for absorption; the block print is designed for a bathroom that pays attention to what it hangs on its walls.

The waffle weave is a textile structure with a functional purpose: its raised grid creates surface area that wicks moisture faster than flat-woven terry cloth. This hand towel is woven in pure cotton to that structure, then hand block-printed with a floral pattern in off-white, blue, and teal, the print pressed onto the textured surface with carved wooden blocks, the pattern accommodating the weave's topography. The result is a towel that does two things at once: absorbs with the efficiency of a work towel, reads with the considered quality of a design object.

Hang it on a bathroom rod where it can be seen as well as used. The teal and off-white florals hold their depth through washing. The waffle cotton dries faster than heavier towelling, which means it spends less time damp and more time ready.

Hand Block-Printed · Waffle Weave Cotton · Floral Teal · Handmade in India

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold, gentle cycle.
• Wash separately for first two washes to allow dye to settle.
• Do not bleach, natural block-print dyes will fade under harsh chemicals.
• Tumble dry low or line dry in shade.
• Iron on medium if needed; avoid direct heat on the printed surface.