Long before the towers, there was the sea.

The Arabian Gulf has shaped life in the UAE for thousands of years. Before the oil, before the skyscrapers, before the world arrived at its shores, the people of this coastline lived by the water. They built dhows and sailed trade routes across the Indian Ocean. They dove for pearls in the warm Gulf waters. They fished for hamour and kingfish and hammour and brought home the catch that fed their families. The sea was not just a backdrop to life here. It was life itself.

This tea towel is a celebration of that heritage. Amna Al Saleh's beautifully detailed illustration features a whole cast of fish commonly found in the Arabian Gulf, including the beloved hamour هَامُّوْر — the grouper that has starred on Gulf dining tables for generations. Silk screen printed by hand in blue on crisp white 100% cotton twill, and heat sealed to retain the print wash after wash. A piece of UAE coastal history for your kitchen wall.

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

Dimensions: 46 cm x 64 cm x 0.1 cm
Materials: Cotton
Made in United Arab Emirates

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