{"product_id":"vintage-australian-aboriginal-art-linen-tea-towel-hand-printed-pure-linen-bark-painting-souvenir-c-1960s-1970s","title":"Vintage Australian Aboriginal Art Linen Tea Towel Hand Printed Pure Linen Bark Painting Souvenir c.1960s–1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Australian souvenir tea towel dates to approximately the late 1960s or early 1970s and features illustrations inspired by traditional Aboriginal Australian art. Printed on pure linen in earthy shades of sage green, ochre, rust brown, black, and white, the design depicts bark paintings, carved ceremonial figures, decorated shields, and a stylized reptile, each identified with printed captions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the centre appears the title \u003cb\u003e\"Aboriginal Art,\"\u003c\/b\u003e while the lower border is marked \u003cb\u003e\"Designed in Australia,\" \"Pure Linen,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"Hand Printed.\"\u003c\/b\u003e The original \u003cb\u003e\"Pure Linen – Hand Printed Fast Colours\"\u003c\/b\u003e cardboard label is still present, although it has become detached from the tea towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the mid-twentieth century, tea towels such as this were popular Australian travel souvenirs and today are appreciated both as decorative textiles and examples of vintage Australian design. The crisp printing and attractive colour palette make this an excellent candidate for display, framing, or use in a collection of Australian or Indigenous-inspired textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 3\/4 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent unused condition. This was acquired and put away for the last 60 or so years.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWell stored, retains original colour with no odour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful vintage Australian linen tea towel combining decorative appeal with classic mid-century souvenir design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751665418345,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Aboriginal-Art-Tea-Towel.jpg?v=1783213940","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/de\/products\/vintage-australian-aboriginal-art-linen-tea-towel-hand-printed-pure-linen-bark-painting-souvenir-c-1960s-1970s","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}