This vintage-style tea towel features the stepping stones at Ambleside, capturing a much-loved Lake District scene where woodland, water, and footpath quietly meet. A line of stones crosses the gently flowing river, inviting slow movement and a moment of pause within the landscape.
Rendered in layered greens, soft blues, and earthy tones, the artwork has the calm clarity of a classic travel illustration. Simplified shapes and balanced colour fields evoke dappled light, shaded banks, and the familiar rhythm of walking from stone to stone, with the surrounding trees framing the scene in quiet shelter.
Both practical and decorative, this tea towel brings the peaceful character of the Lakes into the kitchen. It speaks to walkers, nature lovers, and those drawn to landscapes shaped as much by human passage as by time and water.
Printed on 100% cotton and handmade in Britain by our small family business, each tea towel is carefully finished for everyday use while preserving the atmosphere and clarity of the original artwork.
Details:
Illustrated artwork: Stepping Stones, Ambleside
Inspired by the Lake District landscape
100% cotton
Approx. 50 × 75 cm
Handmade in the UK
Hanging loop included
Machine washable at 40°C
Perfect for lovers of the Lake District, walking culture, and timeless graphic design, this tea towel adds a gentle sense of calm, movement, and place to the everyday kitchen.