{"product_id":"new-england-herbarium-linen-cotton-dish-towel","title":"New England Herbarium Linen Cotton Dish Towel","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis design features\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehand-painted watercolor plants native to New England\u003c\/em\u003e, my home of 15 years. Inspiration was taken from walking\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethrough the seasons at Garden In The Woods - a Native Plant Trust property in Framingham, MA - and\/or plants purchased from their plant shop,  now growing in the artist’s garden!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the past few years, I have been working at the NPT visitor center part time, sharing my passion for nature and education with like-minded people. Learn more about Native Plant Trust\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pattern Talent silk scarves at Garden In The Woods botanical garden\" href=\"https:\/\/patterntalent.com\/blogs\/news\/shop-my-scarves-in-person-at-a-very-special-gift-shop-near-boston\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein my blog post\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The original paintings have been acquired by Native Plant Trust and are now displayed in the Education Center!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatured plants include:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emonarda, butterfly weed, red trillium, amsonia, cardinal flower, hairy penstemon, wild blue phlox\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand more. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted in watercolor and complemented by an elegant script font with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLatin botanical names of the plants according to binomial nomenclature\u003c\/em\u003e, for example: Asclepias tuberosa - butterfly weed (orange milkweed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it's done\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese eco friendly cloth towels are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emade in the USA from start to finish\u003c\/em\u003e: I paint the designs on paper using traditional materials, such as watercolor and ink, and then turn them into repeating patterns;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esustainable US textile factory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprints them on exquisite linen-cotton which I selected for you for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esubtle texture and elegant rustic look\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI then\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esew these reusable napkins in my studio in Boston suburbs in small batches\u003c\/em\u003e, carefully package and mail them to you!\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e All tea towels are hand crafted to order in the USA - \u003cem\u003eplease allow up to 5 business days for production \u003c\/em\u003e(does not include time in transit). We appreciate your patience\u003cb\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emachine washable in warm water, tumble dry and iron safe. Minor shrinkage is possible. Ironing is not required, but recommended to keep the flat and crisp look. Using an ironing spray (like Mary Ellen's Best Press) or just water helps with smoothing out the fabric after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant more?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis design is available as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"New England Native Plants Gift - Silk Scarf\" href=\"https:\/\/patterntalent.com\/products\/new-england-herbarium-square-silk-scarf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esquare silk scarf\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e- a wonderful gift for someone special who is into gardening - as well as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/patterntalent.com\/products\/new-england-herbarium-fabric-napkins\" title=\"New England Herbarium Cloth Napkins\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efabric napkins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you interested in purchasing an art print of one of the featured plants? Drop me a note at darya@patterntalent.com!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety of uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line the bread basket or tea tray with it, use it to dry salad leaves and fruit, decorate the kitchen or simply wipe your hands. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond kitchen:  \u003c\/strong\u003ethis premium quality handmade towel with pollinator plants can be used as a bouquet backdrop or a table mat - and so much more! You can even use it as a \u003cstrong\u003eface towel\u003c\/strong\u003e - the sophisticated rustic linen-cotton blend provides gentle massage and improves blood circulation in skin. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\" W x 24\" H ( 38 x 61 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric content:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55% linen, 45% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll towels are made to order in the USA and Canada - please allow up to 5 business days for production (does not include time in transit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"patterntalent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47724541018350,"sku":"DK-TTOW-NEWENGHERB","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/6163\/8126\/files\/New_England_Herbarium_Fabric_closeup.jpg?v=1772664294","url":"https:\/\/patterntalent.com\/en-ca\/products\/new-england-herbarium-linen-cotton-dish-towel","provider":"patterntalent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}