Food, shelter, shade, tools, medicine and a reason to stay. Long before the UAE was the UAE, the date palm was already here, and the people who called this land home had learned every single thing it could give them. The fronds were woven into baskets, fans and mats. The timber built homes and boats. The dates fed families through the harshest months. The Al Ain oasis, a grove of date palms stretching back over 4,000 years, was so extraordinary that UNESCO recognised it as a World Heritage Site. There are around 40 million date palms growing across the Emirates today, and the UAE remains one of the world's biggest date-producing countries. This is not just a tree. It is a symbol of survival, generosity and deep roots.

Amna Al Saleh's gorgeous palm oasis illustration brings all of that heritage to life on a crisp 100% natural linen tea towel, silk screen printed by hand in teal. Linen's natural texture and relaxed weight make this as beautiful on a kitchen shelf as it is in use. The print is heat sealed for a long print life, so it will look stunning wash after wash.

Each tea towel arrives folded with a stiffening card and wrapped in a sustainable card sleeve. No plastic. Ready to gift, straight out of the bag.

Why this makes a perfect gift: One of our most loved home goods, and deservedly so. We use ours as a serving towel. Perfect for farewell gifts, housewarming gifts, Eid and Ramadan gifts, hostess gifts, an excellent secret Santa gift and anyone who wants a little piece of the UAE for their entertaining. Packs flat, posts beautifully, and never fails to make someone smile.

100% natural linen · Silk screen printed by hand in the UAE · Heat sealed for long print life · Artwork by Emirati artist Amna Al Saleh · Embroidered hanging loop · Sustainable card sleeve packaging · 46 cm x 64 cm unfolded

Dimensions: 23 cm x 12 cm x 1 cm
Materials: 100% natural linen
Made in United Arab Emirates

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