Chinese Flowering Apple (Malus spectabilis) Botanical Tea Towel
Celebrate the delicate beauty of spring blossom with our Chinese Flowering Apple Botanical Tea Towel, featuring a beautifully restored illustration of Malus spectabilis from the renowned Curtis's Botanical Magazine. Originally published in 1794, this exquisite botanical artwork captures the elegant pink blossoms of the Chinese Flowering Apple, a species introduced to Britain in the late eighteenth century and admired for its spectacular spring display. The original illustration was created by the gifted botanical artist Sydenham Teast Edwards, whose work helped establish Curtis's Botanical Magazine as one of the world's finest botanical publications.
Each tea towel is individually printed and hand sewn in the UK, combining traditional British craftsmanship with the timeless elegance of historic botanical art. Made from premium 100% cotton, it is soft, absorbent and durable, making it perfect for everyday kitchen use while bringing a touch of botanical heritage into your home.
With its graceful blossom and finely detailed foliage, the Chinese Flowering Apple has long symbolised the arrival of spring and the beauty of flowering orchards. Whether used every day, displayed as part of your kitchen décor, or given as a thoughtful gift, this tea towel is a celebration of nature, history and craftsmanship.
Features
- Hand sewn in the UK
- Premium 100% cotton
- Features a restored illustration from Curtis's Botanical Magazine
- Soft, absorbent and durable
- Vibrant, long-lasting print
- Hanging loop for easy storage
- Machine washable at 40°C
- An ideal gift for gardeners, botanical art enthusiasts and lovers of heritage homeware
Size: Approximately 70 × 50 cm
Bring over two centuries of botanical heritage into your home with a handcrafted tea towel inspired by the elegant blossoms of the Chinese Flowering Apple (Malus spectabilis), beautifully preserved through the artistry of Curtis's Botanical Magazine.