{"product_id":"rift-valley-handwoven-ethiopian-cotton-tea-towel","title":"Rift Valley Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Tea Towel","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBands of handwoven cotton drawn across saturated color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine rows of natural cotton travel across the Rift Valley Tea Towel, breaking its richly colored ground into a measured linear pattern. Woven from Ethiopian cotton spun by hand, the cloth is soft, absorbent, and finished with neatly hemmed edges for regular use in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe towel takes its name from the Great Rift Valley, which runs through central Ethiopia. Its long horizontal bands translate that expansive landscape into a practical textile, available in colors ranging from deep Navy and Cedar to vivid Copper and Gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Cotton to Finished Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand Spun Cotton:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spinning the Ethiopian cotton by hand creates subtle variation within the yarn and gives the towel its distinctive texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Loom Weaving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Artisans weave each towel in Addis Ababa using traditional Ethiopian looms and established techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinear Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contrasting rows cross the colored ground, creating a simple striped design that remains visible when the towel is folded or hung.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished Edges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The towel is hemmed on every side for durability through repeated use and washing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging Loop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An integrated loop keeps the towel within reach between uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSabahar in Addis Ababa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoman Owned Business:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sabahar has operated as a woman owned Fair Trade textile company in Ethiopia for more than 20 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Trade Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The company provides fair wages, safe working conditions, and reliable employment for artisans in Addis Ababa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Skills:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton spinning, dyeing, and loom weaving are completed by hand, preserving Ethiopian textile practices within useful contemporary designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Batch Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slight shifts in color and weave distinguish each handmade towel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp 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bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCedar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A dark green drawn from evergreen foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Everyday Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen Drying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Absorbent cotton makes the towel useful for dishes, glassware, hands, and countertops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBread Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fold beneath a loaf or use to line a basket for bread, rolls, and pastries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Preparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place beside a cutting board or use to cover dough as it rests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy Hanging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use the sewn loop to hang the towel from a hook or cabinet handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Ethiopian cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spun by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Woven by hand on traditional Ethiopian looms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hemmed on all sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hanging loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42 x 65 cm \/ approximately 16 x 26 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper, Gold, Bronze, Flax, Navy, and Cedar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slight differences in color and weave are expected from small batch spinning, dyeing, and 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