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Striped Cotton Beach Towel in Mint from Guatemala, "Sweet Relaxation in Mint"

Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy... more

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Perfect for a relaxing day by the beach, this towel is designed by Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala. He works with cotton, weaving this beach towel by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom. The towel features a body of mint with snow white stripes decorating its length. Fringes at either end complete this summery accessory.

  • 0.29 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • 167.64 cm L x 83.82 cm W
  • 66" L x 33" W
  • Fringe: 7.62 cm L
  • Fringe: 3" L

  • 100% cotton
  • Do not bleach
  • Use a warm iron
  • Machine wash in cold water
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Dry on low heat cycle
  • Made in Guatemala.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
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