TEA TOWELS

Beautiful Tea Towels for Everyday Kitchens

Bring colour, character and practical style to your kitchen with Malmaison’s collection of decorative tea towels.  Explore French-made cotton tea towels, natural-linen designs and embroidered kitchen textiles selected for drying, displaying and thoughtful gifting.

The collection includes Tissage Moutet tea towels woven in France from cotton jacquard, alongside Malmaison’s Empress linen range, designed, printed and handcrafted in Australia.  Decorative botanical artwork, Parisian motifs, French café scenes and classic monogram designs bring personality to both traditional and contemporary kitchens.

Choose a practical cotton tea towel for everyday drying or a decorative linen design to hang from a hook, oven rail or kitchen ladder.  Selected styles can also be used as tray cloths or displayed as textile art when not in use.

Explore the broader Kitchen Linen collection, discover coordinating Aprons, or complete your kitchen with Kitchen Accessories, Glassware and thoughtful Gifts for the Host.

Helpful Notes & FAQs

Are all Malmaison tea towels made from linen?

The collection includes natural-linen tea towels, cotton jacquard designs and embroidered cotton tea towels.  Check each product page for its exact material.

Are all the tea towels made in France?

Selected Tissage Moutet tea towels are made in France, while Malmaison’s Empress linen designs are designed, printed and handcrafted in Australia.   

What can a tea towel be used for?

Tea towels can be used for drying dishes and glassware, lining serving trays or adding a decorative touch to the kitchen.  Linen tea towels can be particularly useful for drying and polishing glassware.

How can I style decorative tea towels in my kitchen?

Hang a tea towel from an oven rail, timber hook or kitchen ladder, or fold several designs together in an open basket.  Botanical, striped and French-inspired prints can add colour and character without taking up valuable bench space.

Do tea towels make good gifts?

Yes.  Decorative tea towels make practical gifts for hosts, home cooks, bakers, housewarmings and those who enjoy French-inspired interiors.  They can also be paired with an apron, kitchen brush or serving piece.