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Linen tea towels

Linen dries glass without leaving lint, and gets softer for years while cotton just wears out.

By Considered Gifts editorial desk
Usually around
$20
Kind of gift
Something to keep
Close enough for
Anyone, colleagues included
How it arrives
Has to be posted. Check the retailer's own delivery estimate before you order.

Why this works

  • Makes home feel warmer.
  • Adds delight without clutter.

A good fit when

  • a new kitchen
  • hosts

Before you buy

Pure linen feels stiff and slightly rough new — that is correct, and it softens. Avoid linen-cotton blends sold as linen.

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