Handloom Dinner Napkins - Set of 2
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Clothe your tables with the elegant beauty of Ethiopian heritage, crafted by the adept hands of artisan weavers. These handloom dinner napkins boast vibrant colors and cultural significance to create truly memorable dining experiences.
Each napkin is hemmed along all sides, boasting a timeless design that complements any table setting. Give your tablescape an eye-catching dose of elegance and history with this luxurious set of handloom dinner napkins.
Set of 2
Artisan Profile
The Addis Ababa group strives to create respectful, ethical, and sustainable work opportunities for artisans in Ethiopia and showcase the talents of their weavers to the world. Inspired by the ancient weaving traditions of Ethiopia, they create exquisite textiles using natural fibers. The beauty of handspun thread is a rare commodity in our quickly changing world of mechanized textile factories.
From the spinning of the thread to the weaving of the fabric, the process is done entirely by hand. The skill of hand spinning is passed down from mother to daughter and most rural women spin at their homes for extra income. Honoring this tradition, they purchase hand spun cotton thread from a network of women throughout the community. As most spinning is done during free time, it is a way to support women with supplemental income.
Hand weaving has been a way of life for centuries in Ethiopia. Even today, almost all of the traditional Ethiopian clothing is made on hand looms. The art of weaving is passed down from father to son, thus almost all weavers in Ethiopia are men. The techniques have not changed much for centuries, but the patterns, colors, and designs have become increasingly sophisticated. A weaver can produce one to three scarves in a day depending on the level of detail of the design.
Material: 100% Cotton dyed using low-impact, AZO-free, REACH certified reactive dyes.
Measurements: L 16" x W 16"
Set of 2
Handmade with love in Ethiopia
Machine wash in cold water. Tumble dry. Warm iron. Do not bleach.
As with all handwoven textiles, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one-of-a-kind.
- Giving Back: A percentage of our sales is donated to the Nature Conservancy.