Since its birth in 2007, Klaus Haapaniemi's Taika (Magic) dinnerware had fans of fine design enamored yet eager for more. Now, it's excitingly extended to other home décor items, including this kitchen tea towel made from an absorbent and durable blend of linen and cotton. The colorful, ornate design pops against a midnight blue sky and showcases a favorite Taika character; the whimsical, wide-eyed owl. When the linen's not being used to dry dishes or cover warm pastries, you'll want to display it for all to see. Fold it over the oven handle or hang from the cloth tab; you could even frame this functional art.
First founded as a glassworks company in 1881, iittala is now a leading company in modern Finnish design producing a range of dinnerware, glassware and art pieces. You’d be hard-pressed to find a Finn or fan of Finnish design that doesn’t recognize the iittala logo, designed by Timo Sarpane... More iittala
Designer Klaus Haapaniemi (born 1970) was dubbed one of most important rising stars in illustration and design by the international WGSN trend analysis service. After graduating as a graphic designer from the Lahti Institute of Design, Finland, the now London-based creative has had no short... More Klaus Haapaniemi
Photo does not do the intricate artwork and colors justice. Gift for my daughter as she loves the Taika mugs. High quality fabric too
Pros
Colorful. Unique. Like Artwork.
Cons
None
By judymn
Minneapolis
It's beautiful, but after washing it needs to be ironed!
December 10, 2014
I love this image (I have some of the Iittala Taika dishes). I love it on the dish towels too, but was disappointed to find they wrinkle badly after washing. I understand that's the nature of cotton and linen, but I suppose I've been spoiled by the (Marimmeko) ones that come out of the dryer in perfectly usable condition.
Pros
Beautiful and imaginative
High quality
Cons
Wrinkles badly after washing
By Elizabeth
Eugene, Oregon
????? Don't know what this means.
August 9, 2014
Maybe I'll frame this. I've loved and own, some of the dishes.
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