Celebrate the joys of the Easter season with this spectacular tea towel from the venerable Moutet weavers of France. Using Albrecht Dürer's iconic "Young Hare" painting as its centerpiece, this exceptional towel is a masterpiece for the kitchen, lovingly woven with bright pink hues that spread the cheer of springtime.

100% cotton.  Machine wash cool with like colors. Tumble dry low or for best results line dry. These densely woven jacquard towels will become even more absorbent with each wash.  27" x 20".

Learn More About Albrecht Dürer's "Young Hare" Painting

Young Hare was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer and is widely considered one of his most popular works. Completed in Dürer’s workshop in 1502, it has been widely acknowledged as an observational art masterpiece. 

While often given the English title of The Young Hare, the hare itself has actually been identified as mature. The German title Feldhase literally translates to Field Hare, which would be a more apt title.

The painting itself was created using both body color (also known as gouache) and watercolor - two mediums Dürer frequently used.

Today the work is housed in the Graphische Sammlung Albertina museum in Vienna, Austria.

Learn More About Moutet

In 1919, Jean-Baptiste Moutet founded a small weaving mill on the banks of the Gave du Pau River in the town of Orthez in the Basque region of France. Working alongside other small industries, Moutet has acted as a leader in Basque weaving since its origins.

Renowned for weaving traditional Basque patterns on sturdy linen fabrics, the original linens Moutet produced were used as blankets for his oxen to protect them in the fields. Adorned with seven woven stripes, each representing one of the seven Basque regions.

Expanding the mill to 40 employees, Jean-Baptiste’s son, Georges Moutet, carried on the second generation of weaving after he taught himself the latest mechanisms in looming. Carrying on from generation to generation of Moutets, the third and fourth generations acquired jacquard looms, allowing for more complex weaving and patterns.

The fifth generation continues the legacy to this day. Reviving old patterns and sustaining the high-quality linens behind the name Moutet, the factory still stands in the Basque region and is proud to have received the honorable "Enterprise du Patrimoine Vivant" title - an award by the French state to recognize French firms for their excellence and tradition, making Moutet an official living heritage company.

With over 1,000 color options at their mill, each linen is cut by hand, meticulously inspected for quality, and finally labeled with the name Moutet - a nearly 100 year old name in French linen tradition.

For a fascinating, behind-the-scenes glimpse at what goes into the creation of a Moutet towel, please take a moment and watch this beautifully produced short video. The music and images are captivating and the love and care that goes into each towel is clearly evident. The very last two people that you'll see in the video are the current owners of the company, Catherine Moutet and her son, Benjamin.

L'envers du décor des Tissages Moutet from Tissage Moutet on Vimeo