This vintage-style tea towel features a formal Tudor portrait of Edward VI, depicted in richly detailed court dress and set within an architectural interior. Painted with precision and restraint, the image reflects the traditions of 16th-century royal portraiture, where clothing, posture, and setting conveyed authority, lineage, and expectation.
Rendered in deep reds, warm golds, and soft shadowed neutrals, the artwork has the depth and dignity of an old master painting. The fine detailing of embroidered fabric, fur trim, and ceremonial accessories gives the piece a stately presence, while the youthful figure at its centre lends a quiet poignancy.
Both practical and decorative, this tea towel brings a sense of history, ceremony, and classical art into the kitchen. It works beautifully in interiors that favour traditional design, muted colour palettes, and objects with narrative weight.
Printed on 100% cotton and handmade in Britain by our small family business, each tea towel is carefully finished to be used and enjoyed every day while retaining the gravitas of the original artwork.
Details:
Vintage portrait artwork inspired by Tudor court painting
Museum-style reproduction
100% cotton
Approx. 50 × 75 cm
Handmade in the UK
Hanging loop included
Machine washable at 40 °C
Ideal for lovers of art history, classic portraiture, and quietly dramatic homeware, this tea towel adds a sense of depth, tradition, and timeless elegance to the everyday.