The Art of the Tea Towel

A beautiful illustrated book on the wonderful domestic art of the tea towel. Invented in the 19th century, they were known originally as kitchen towels. As ladies of the house regularly used the towels to dry their expensive tea services, the term 'tea towel' was coined. This book gives a visual history of this essential textile item, showcasing the best tea towel design over the decades. With full page images and close up details, the book has 100 illustrated tea towels from the 1930s to today.