Virginia Cardinal Tea Towel

Tiffany Youngblood's Virginia cardinal lands on a crisp white ground, printed at roughly eight inches across the center of this Sweetgum Studio Virginia Cardinal cotton tea towel — the kind of considered detail that holds its own on a kitchen counter without trying too hard. At 27 by 27 inches, it has real presence: substantial enough to actually dry dishes, specific enough in its imagery to read as a design choice rather than an afterthought. This is the sort of thing that earns its place on a hook or a bar pull the same way a well-chosen print earns its place on a wall.

The cardinal — Virginia's state bird — is rendered with the kind of color and precision that signals original artwork, not a clip-art repeat. It's a genuinely thoughtful option for anyone shopping for a Virginia enthusiast, a housewarming, or simply a kitchen that deserves something more deliberate than a plain white towel from a big-box stack.

• 100% cotton construction — absorbent, durable, and softens with wash without losing its structure
• 27" x 27" size — a generous square format that functions as both a working towel and a displayed textile
• Original artwork by Tiffany Youngblood — not a licensed repeat pattern; a single composed image with genuine artistic intent
• Virginia cardinal design — state-specific imagery that reads well in Northern Virginia homes and travels well as a gift
• Art image approximately 8" across — scaled to hold visual weight without overwhelming the ground
• White ground — clean enough to coordinate with virtually any kitchen palette
• Designed for dual use — functional for everyday kitchen tasks and intentional enough to display when not in use

To keep the Sweetgum Studio Virginia Cardinal tea towel looking its best, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colors. Tumble dry on low or lay flat to dry — either works well with 100% cotton and helps the printed image hold its clarity over time. Skip the bleach and avoid high heat in the dryer, which can break down the artwork's color saturation and the cotton's natural body. Iron on medium if needed; the white ground responds well and presses flat cleanly. With straightforward care, this cotton tea towel stays sharp through regular use — exactly what you'd want from something that pulls double duty as both a workhorse and a considered piece of kitchen décor.