how did these stand up to washing? are they absorbent?

Very absorbent and will get better after about 25 washings - no softener. And if you can hang all your house linens (sheets, table, blankets, etc ) outside. And thank goodness they aren’t Terry, hate Terry especially when they add some sort of polyester in the material blend to help with wrinkles. I don’t find today’s Terry cloth to be all that absorbent and they leave bits of debris as they get older. They use to be very much so, but the polyester and other other mystery chemicals just aren’t the same as the old Terry cloth. 100% cotton like the old flour sack towels were great, yes you have to iron them if you are a perfectionist. But since they get wet as soon as you dry the dishes or wipe the counter — what’s the point? I like a decorative set that just hangs for pretty or to use like old pillowcases for cafe curtains and use others that I don’t iron for the duty towels. But the longer they are used and washed, the better they will come. I have some 100% cotton, and some linen ones from the late 60s - have softened so much they really don’t wrinkle. But have stood up well. And as someone said — don’t use softener if you want anything to be absorbent. Even high quality swim suits and some nicer fabrics don’t recommend no softener. Natural and more organic fabric does better without it (cotton, linen, wool, silk, bamboo, etc). I’m beginning to feel softener isn’t really good for fabrics, nor the environment as it’s released from the sewer to rivers, lakes etc. Those of us almost 70 years came from the tail-in of where you ironed everything from bedding, men’s boxers, curtains, table linens, tea/bar towels, all the clothes including jeans — and everything looked great. You can take a 25-50 year old linen or cotton table cloth etc, lightly spray with bottle of starch solution (has bluing in it), roll up, put in plastic bag with no markings or a white towel and then rolled up, put in frig overnight, iron on appropriate setting with high quality pressing cloth and they will look brand new, crisp and cool. Same with cotton or linen clothing. Also some of these young girls who have never used an iron — just expect everything to be no wrinkles. The only way is to add some form of polyester to get that. If you want natural good old cotton - well you will need to iron if you want them crisp and wrinkle free. The bottom shelf of our frig always had linens, clothes rolled up ready to iron. Of course you can take out of the dryer or bring in earlier and starch and iron then. But for some reason applying starch and letting them be rolled up all nice and flat produced a better result. And I think this was better than drying to use spray starch on really dry fabric..it can’t absorb into the fabric to do it’s job. There is probably an article somewhere about this. Give me 100% cotton, 100% 200 ct percale bed sheets (smooth and cool), 100% linen, and 100% wool — they will still be around decades later for someone to use, or to be recycled into other projects. And it’s better on the environment than all these chemistry projects we wear on our skin and slick marketing tries to convince us is better.

Does anyone know if these are made from Egyptian Cotton?

Thank you for showing interest in our products. The Birdies on Wire kitchen towels are made from 100% cotton Twill Fabric and not from Egyptian Cotton.

What color is the solid side?

It's a mint green -- the same color seen on the bottom trim.

Can someone please describe the colors for me?

Colors pretty true toPicture- teal/pale yellow/pale green/slightly darker green/pale orange /slightly darker orange./brown stems on branches. Background is an off white or linen color. They work in my kitchen which has white cabinetry and woodwork, dark hard wood floor /chocolate walls and orange accents. They are pretty and well made. Good Luck. Helen

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✨ Elevate your kitchen vibe with European charm and everyday luxury 🧺

ECO FRIENDLY EASY CARE - Machine washable and reusable, designed to reduce waste while maintaining vibrant colors and shape.
DURABILITY MEETS SOFTNESS - Crafted from soft yet durable cotton that withstands frequent washing without fading or shrinking.
TIMELESS EUROPEAN ELEGANCE - Exclusive watercolor designs inspired by classic European motifs elevate your kitchen style effortlessly.
VERSATILE EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL - Perfect for drying dishes, wiping counters, or doubling as chic bar towels and party napkins.
GENEROUS SIZE FOR MAXIMUM UTILITY - At 27.5" x 20", these towels offer ample coverage for all your kitchen and entertaining needs.

Maison d'Hermine Kitchen Towels Set of 2 features 100% cotton, generously sized 27.5" x 20" towels with exclusive European-inspired watercolor designs. These reusable, machine washable towels combine durability and softness, perfect for versatile kitchen and entertaining uses while adding a stylish farmhouse touch.

Reviews

S**R

Stunning

Brightens up my day, and the kitchen

18.01.2024

I**A

Quality and colors are beautiful!

I am delighted with the quality and the colors. I can’t wait to buy another pattern for other occasions.

10.12.2023

M**R

Kitchen towels

Love this house of linens . Exquisite quality. Beautiful lone. I order from this company all my tableclothes and napkins

11.07.2023

K**Y

So glad I found these they are perfect!

I so love these! The colors are nice the print is bright and bold, the cloth is heavy weight. I have a farmhouse chicken and rooster theme in my kitchen and needed curtains that were thick enough to keep prying eyes out. These worked so nicely that I plan on buying more to cover the other two windows in my kitchen. They look so nice. I hope to buy the entire ensemble soon too, the apron, the table cloth and the napkins that is how much I like them. I am so glad I found these. I have been looking for a long time for something like this. Wish they were real curtains but they look cute hanging by little clips. Can't wait for next payday to purchase more and have all my windows match!

6.08.2017

A**B

They are beautiful

Bought as a gift. I actually wanted to keep them for myself because they are wonderful. The quality is excellent and they not only met my expectations but exceeded it

28.03.2023

B**9

Nice, affordable, French-designed towel set

Very pretty- looks just as vibrant as pictured. Image is crisp, not blurry at all. Washes and dries well. It does say not to dry outside, as will fade. Has a loop in back for hanging. Stitching was perfect- no flaws. And both towels (same design) were neatly packaged for a pretty gift presentation. Not as soft or absorbent as quality French (jacquard) towels I've bought. This one is designed in France, made in India. Printed, not woven.

10.12.2016

S**A

Gorgeous!!!!

Beyond LOVE this design color & material!!!! Wish u had more that matched …. 😊

4.05.2023

M**S

Love these!!

If you love a little bit of France, you will LOVE these! Purchase with confidence..❣️

18.04.2023

B**.

Calidad

Hermoso, me encanto!!!!

16.10.2020

A**X

Satisfait du produit

Je réagis au commentaire d'une autre internaute.Perso acheté pour déco mais j'achète assez souvent des torchons de cuisine.Ils sont super après plusieurs lavage en machine sans adoucisseur.A bon entendeur salut

27.02.2022

G**M

Maison d’ Hermine tea towels

Very impressed with the quality. They are very absorbing and remind me so much of my grandmother’s dish towels. Very classic!

23.02.2022

I**E

Belles deco

Super qualité

22.08.2021

M**2

Küchentücher

Genau mein Ding. Top Qualität! 👍👍👍Ich habe jetzt 2 Schürzen von dieser Firma und Geschirrhandtücher. Der Zufall , meine Hühner sind abgebildet 😊. Werde weiter kaufen. Danke.

2.09.2023

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