{"product_id":"ekelund-hoestfroejd-handtuch-35x50cm","title":"Höstfröjd Towel – 35x50cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHöstfröjd towel. Rosehips and autumn blooms, woven in organic cotton.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Höstfröjd towel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Swedish tea towel made from organic cotton, woven with an autumn motif, measuring 35 by 50 centimeters. Not a microfiber cloth, not a disposable item, not purely seasonal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Höstfröjd towel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a kitchen towel from the Ekelund weaving mill, featuring red and yellow blooms, orange rosehips, and leaves in two shades of green. Anyone who cooks in autumn knows the problem: pumpkins, beets, and plums stain everything they touch. A white towel turns gray after two weeks. A towel in autumn colors absorbs these stains without them becoming a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy dark colors are more practical in the autumn kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif uses red, orange, and two shades of green on a muted background. This palette forgives what light towels mercilessly reveal. A splash of red wine or a drop of rosehip purée disappears among the color fields instead of shining as a stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe weave is medium-dense. The towel absorbs water quickly, yet remains dimensionally stable and doesn't sag after use. It leaves no fibers on glass, which is not a given with cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, anyone looking for a towel that absorbs large amounts of water, for example after washing an entire menu, will find Höstfröjd too small. 35 by 50 centimeters is intended for dishes, not for countertops. For the latter, the 40 by 60 format is a more suitable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom drying to wrapping root vegetables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe obvious use is polishing glasses and cutlery. Less obvious are three applications that have proven useful in the autumn kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst: Wrap harvested carrots, parsnips, and beets, unwashed, in a damp cloth and store them in a cool place. Root vegetables will last for several weeks this way, as they release and reabsorb moisture without molding. Second: Wipe freshly gathered mushrooms with it instead of washing them. The weave structure removes soil without the mushrooms becoming waterlogged. Third: Place it over a bowl of baked fruit that needs to air dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA side note: The towel is unsuitable for hot pots. Simply folded cotton conducts heat quickly, and a cast-iron roasting pan rim at 200 degrees will be palpable through two layers. A pot holder is not superfluous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to expand your autumn collection, you can find it in other formats, such as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ekelund-hoestnatur-tischset-48x35cm\"\u003eplacemat in autumnal natural tones\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ekelund-hoestnatur-plaid-140x170cm\"\u003ethrow blanket with autumn leaves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy rosehips are a kitchen motif in Sweden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNypon is the Swedish word for rosehip, and it's not a marginal plant there. Nyponsoppa, a thickened soup made from rosehip purée, is part of the standard repertoire of Swedish kitchens and is eaten both warm and cold, often with slivered almonds and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat the fruit ends up on a kitchen towel is therefore less a decoration than an everyday reference. The Ekelund weaving mill has been operating in Sweden since the late 17th century and draws its motifs from the immediate surroundings: from gardens, forests, and the coastal landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl--\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtisanally, the patterns are created on Jacquard looms, where each warp thread is individually controlled. The color gradient of a rosehip from orange to red can thus be built up over several rows of threads, rather than being applied in a printing process. This is more elaborate and explains why such a towel costs more than printed fabric sold by the meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCotton from organic farming is used, complying with GOTS standards, which also cover the dyes used. For a textile that comes into daily contact with dishes and food, this is a meaningful criterion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn autumn motif without an expiry date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHöstfröjd remains usable despite its clear seasonal attribution because it uses no symbols. There are no pumpkins, no Thanksgiving motifs, and no Halloween allusions, but rather blooms, leaves, and fruits that also work in a warmly decorated kitchen in February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable as a gift for people who preserve, can, or make jam themselves. Together with a jar of rosehip purée, it creates a present with internal logic rather than a random assortment. In a very bright, minimalist white kitchen, however, the rich autumn colors can quickly appear heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA towel for the months when the kitchen is once again the warmest room in the house.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ekelund Master Weavers","offers":[{"title":"1 piece","offer_id":56363620073798,"sku":"075EKE500988","price":19.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/ekelund-hoestfroid-handtuch_eb3f6011-1a67-4621-9732-bb11dc7430dc.jpg?v=1776142411","url":"https:\/\/ginusslande.com\/en\/products\/ekelund-hoestfroejd-handtuch-35x50cm","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}