Orchid Tea Mat, Hand-Embroidered

Description

This tea mat is made by an independent embroidery artist on hand-dyed vintage cotton cloth, its deep tone worn in by time. An orchid and a flowering branch are embroidered across it entirely by hand in lustrous mercerized cotton, a thread with a gentle sheen that shifts with the light.

The edges are finished with a soft cotton fringe, which gives the piece a warm, lived-in feel. Set it beneath your teapot and cups to define the space for tea. Because the cloth is dyed by hand and every stitch is made by hand small variations in tone and texture make each piece slightly different.

Details

• Size: 40 × 16 cm
• Material: 100% cotton (hand-dyed vintage cotton cloth, mercerized cotton embroidery thread, cotton fringe)
• Embroidery: orchid and flowering branch motif, lustrous mercerized cotton thread
• Made: entirely by hand

A note on handmade textiles
Colour, texture and stitch details vary slightly from piece to piece. Colours may also look a little different on different screens.

Care
Spot clean gently, or hand wash cold. Do not wring or tumble dry. Press lightly on the reverse side. Keep away from direct heat.