Bring a piece of Ethiopian weaving heritage to your table with these handloom dinner napkins from Slate + Salt. Crafted by skilled artisan weavers in Addis Ababa, each napkin carries centuries of tradition in every thread — and looks right at home on any table setting. They also make a thoughtful, story-rich gift for anyone who appreciates slow-made, purposeful goods.
✨ Features
- 🧵 100% Cotton: Dyed using low-impact, AZO-free, REACH certified reactive dyes — gentle on skin and the planet.
- 📐 Generous Size: Measures 16" x 16" — a practical, well-proportioned dinner napkin.
- 🪡 Neatly Hemmed: Finished along all four sides for a clean, polished look that holds up wash after wash.
- 🎨 Timeless Design: Minimal and versatile — works equally well for everyday meals or a carefully laid dinner table.
- 🤝 Set of 2: Comes as a pair, ready to use or give as a gift.
- 🌍 Handmade in Ethiopia: Each napkin is woven by hand, meaning slight natural variations make every piece genuinely one-of-a-kind.
- 🧺 Easy Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry, warm iron. Do not bleach.
💚 Benefits
- 🌱 A more conscious table: Made with certified, low-impact dyes and natural cotton — better for your home and the environment.
- 🏡 Elevates everyday dining: The understated, woven texture adds warmth and texture without being fussy.
- 🎁 A gift with meaning: Behind every napkin is a real maker with a real story — a far more personal gift than anything mass-produced.
- 👐 Supports fair work: Your purchase helps sustain ethical livelihoods for weavers and hand-spinners across Ethiopian communities.
- 🔄 Built to last: Sturdy handwoven cotton that gets softer with use and stands up to regular washing.
🌍 The Makers Behind the Napkins
These napkins are made by the Addis Ababa weaving group — a community of artisans dedicated to keeping Ethiopia's ancient textile traditions alive. Hand spinning and hand weaving are skills passed down through generations: spinning from mother to daughter, weaving from father to son. The entire process, from spinning the cotton thread to weaving the finished fabric, is done entirely by hand. By purchasing these napkins, you're supporting a network of women and men whose craft has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
📋 Product Specifications
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Dyes: Low-impact, AZO-free, REACH certified reactive dyes
- Dimensions: 16" L x 16" W
- Quantity: Set of 2
- Origin: Handmade in Ethiopia
- Care: Machine wash cold · Tumble dry · Warm iron · Do not bleach
Add the Ethiopian Handloom Dinner Napkins to your table — or gift them to someone who values beautiful, responsibly made things. Order yours today.