This tea towel features Willy Lott’s Cottage, rendered in the distinctive graphic style of Edward Pond (1929–2012). Best known for his late-20th-century railway posters, Pond had a gift for distilling landscapes into their essential forms, using tone, atmosphere, and balance rather than detail.
The design depicts the famous Suffolk cottage set within the flat, reflective landscape of the Stour valley. Reduced to soft silhouettes and layered washes of blue, the scene feels hushed and contemplative. Reeds, water, and sky dissolve into one another, creating a quiet, almost dreamlike sense of place that echoes the long artistic tradition associated with this landscape.
Subtle textures and restrained colour give the artwork a painterly quality, while the simplified composition lends it a modern clarity. The result is both timeless and contemporary — a scene that feels observed rather than illustrated.
Printed on 100% cotton and handmade in Britain by our small family business, this tea towel is designed for everyday kitchen use while preserving the integrity and atmosphere of Pond’s original artwork.
Details:
Artwork by Edward Pond (1929–2012)
Subject: Willy Lott’s Cottage, Suffolk
British landscape–inspired graphic design
Late-20th-century poster style
100% cotton
Approx. 50 × 75 cm
Handmade in the UK
Hanging loop included
Machine washable at 40°C
Ideal for lovers of British landscape art, East Anglian scenery, and refined graphic design, this tea towel brings a sense of stillness, light, and quiet observation to the everyday kitchen.