Collection:Kitchen Towels & Hand Towels

Kitchen Towels & Hand Towels

Kitchen towels & hand towels are essentials for every home, so it helps to have ones that work as hard as they look. Our collection comes in a mix of materials, from absorbent French linen to easygoing cotton and paper for guests, which means there's one for drying glassware, one for the messy parts of cooking, and one you're glad to leave out on the counter. They're not just dish towels but something you're happy to have out.

Most of our kitchen towels come as a set of two. And because the linen and cotton kitchen towels soften with every wash, they tend to get better with age rather than worse.

Our kitchen towel & hand towel collection includes:

• Linen kitchen towels: Woven in France in a wide run of colors, the striped linen styles are the everyday classic. Since they're absorbent and quick to dry, they're the ones you'll reach for most.
• Dish towels and hand towels: When it's time for real cleanup, the flour sack sets and sturdier weaves handle the heavy lifting without fuss.
• Decorative styles: If you want a little wit at the sink, the "Bon Appetit" towels come in nearly every shade we carry, from black and red to brown and bright green.
• Diane Keaton + Hudson Grace: The collaboration adds monogram, red buffalo check, and black-striped khaki to the lineup.
• Paper hand towels: When you're hosting, the monogram and personalized paper towels are an easy upgrade for guests.

An Easy Gift

A good set of kitchen towels is one of the simplest host & hostess gifts to give well. They are thoughtful rather than obligatory, and easily suit a housewarming, a thank-you, or a holiday on short notice. Pair them with our signature cleaning collection of dish soap, hand soap, and counter cleaner in Tart Kumquat or Sweet Basil, and you have a gift that looks considered and actually gets used.

Common Questions

What's the difference between a dish towel and a kitchen towel? A dish towel usually dries dishes, glassware, and serveware, while a kitchen towel does a bit of everything: hands, counters, lining a tray. Most of ours work for both.

Which are best for everyday use? The ones you'll actually reach for are absorbent, easy to wash, and good-looking enough to leave out. That's why the linen and cotton kitchen towels tend to win.

Do they make a good gift? Yes. A set of tea towels works for hosts, housewarmings, and thank-yous, since it's useful, easy to pair with other pieces, and suits nearly any kitchen.

How do I style a decorative towel? Fold a dish towel beside the sink, drape it over the oven handle, or layer it on a serving tray. They're meant to be seen as much as used.