Kitchen textiles & Textiles
In search of the typical traditional premium quality Dutch dish cloths and towels as they were formerly used by our Grandmothers ? We have an extensive collection of towels and tea towels sets in those typical old Dutch colors and with real Dutch motifs.
The DDDDD ( "The towel that dries" ) tea towels and hand towels are made of cotton and have the checkered / plaid old colors blue and burgundy red that make them look like just yesterday .
With a matching set of dutch oven mitts, potholders , aprons and napkins you will have put together an old Dutch kitchen in no time. For the younger cooks among us there are also some very nice Miffy aprons.
Dutch tea towels, aprons and oven gloves with a story
In many Dutch homes the washing-up is still done by hand, and the tea towel is as much a part of the kitchen as the after-dinner cup of coffee. The blue-and-white and red-and-white checked cloths have hung beside Dutch sinks for generations. Add a windmill, a row of gabled canal houses or a pair of wooden clogs, and an everyday piece of cotton becomes an instantly recognisable souvenir of Holland.
De Holland Winkel has been selling Dutch souvenirs since 2002. In this category you'll find all our kitchen textiles in one place, from classic tea towels to cheerful aprons and complete gift sets, so it's easy to mix and match a set that suits your own kitchen, or the kitchen of someone you'd like to surprise.
What's in our kitchen textiles collection?
Tea towels and kitchen towels
Our largest range. Classic checks, windmills from the Zaanse Schans, cheese, clogs, red and blue tulips, Delft Blue tiles and Amsterdam canal houses. You'll also find playful designs featuring dachshunds and even the dodo.
View kitchen towels & tea towelsKitchen aprons
Aprons in Delft Blue, with canal houses or tulips, and artistic designs featuring Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Irises or Starry Night. Fancy something more light-hearted? Choose an apron full of Dutch snacks and specialities.
View kitchen apronsOven mitts and oven gloves
Available as a set or as a single mitt. Choose from Dutch windmills, colourful canal houses, Delft Blue florals or Van Gogh paintings, and take the roasting tin out of the oven in style.
View oven mittsPot holders
Handy sets of pot holders with Delft Blue tiles, windmills or Amsterdam gables. A small, affordable gift that pairs nicely with a matching tea towel or oven glove.
View pot holdersCushions and cushion covers
Textiles for beyond the kitchen: cushion covers featuring masterpieces such as The Goldfinch by Fabritius, De Heem's flower still life, Van Gogh's Almond Blossom and Delft Blue birds from the Rijksmuseum collection.
View cushionsKitchen sets and gift sets
Rather not mix and match yourself? Our kitchen sets combine coordinating pieces such as a tea towel, oven glove and pot holder. Choose from themes including canal houses, red tulips, cheese, the Dutch cow and rugged denim.
Art in the kitchen: Dutch masters on textiles
Anyone who visits the Rijksmuseum, the Mauritshuis or the Van Gogh Museum likes to take a little of those paintings home. Our museum tea towels let you do just that, in a way you'll enjoy every day. Think of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Starry Night, Mondrian's bold blocks of colour, or the tulips of Jacob Marrel, painted at a time when a single tulip bulb in Holland could cost more than a canal house.
Honestly, these tea towels are almost too beautiful for drying up. Many customers hang them on the kitchen wall as decoration or give them to friends who love art. You'll find more art-inspired gifts among our museum souvenirs.
A typically Dutch gift for everyone
Kitchen textiles are gifts that actually get used. A tea towel is also light and flat, which makes it easy to pack in your suitcase or send to friends and family overseas.
- ✓For Dutch expats: a checked tea towel with windmills feels like home, wherever in the world you live.
- ✓For visitors to Holland: a practical souvenir that reminds you of your trip every time you dry the dishes.
- ✓For keen cooks: a cheerful apron or a pair of oven gloves for anyone who loves spending time in the kitchen.
- ✓For businesses: a kitchen set or museum tea towel makes an original corporate gift for international partners.
- ✓As a little extra: wrap a tea towel around a bottle of wine, a packet of stroopwafels or a cheese slicer.
Frequently asked questions about Dutch kitchen textiles
What is the difference between a tea towel and a kitchen towel? +
A tea towel has a smooth weave and is designed for drying crockery, glasses and cutlery without leaving fluff behind. A kitchen towel (or hand towel) is thicker and more absorbent, ideal for drying your hands or wiping down the worktop. In the Netherlands the two traditionally hang side by side next to the sink.
How should I wash my tea towels? +
Always follow the care instructions on the label. A handy tip: wash a new cotton tea towel once before you use it. It will absorb water much better afterwards.
Can you ship kitchen textiles abroad? +
Yes. We ship within the Netherlands and worldwide. Tea towels and pot holders are light and flat, which makes them ideal for sending to friends or family abroad. See our shipping costs for all destinations.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we'll include a free card with your message. Would you like your gift beautifully wrapped? Choose from our gift wrapping options.
Can I order kitchen textiles in larger quantities? +
Certainly. Looking for tea towels or kitchen sets as corporate gifts, for an event or for your own shop? Visit our B2B page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Complete your Dutch kitchen
Found your favourite tea towel or apron? Our shop has thousands of Dutch souvenirs and gifts. Why not pair your kitchen textiles with a cheese slicer, some Delft Blue dinnerware or a set of place mats?