Owl Family Swedish Dishcloth

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Whooo's doing the dishes? Apparently, these nine little overachievers. The Owl Family Swedish Dishcloth by Cose Nuove features a very watchful lineup of wide-eyed owls in mustard yellow, charcoal blue, and white, each sporting its own geometric feather situation. Designed by Brian Thoes, it's a little Scandinavian charm, a little mid-century personality, and nine pairs of eyes silently judging the state of your kitchen. Adorable, really.

Invented in Sweden back in the 1940s, these clever little kitchen workhorses are made from 70% cellulose and 30% cotton. They soak up spills, tackle messy counters, and make paper towels look downright wasteful. One dishcloth can replace over a dozen rolls of paper towels, and it's machine-washable and dishwasher-safe, so it'll happily stick around for months. Wise choice, if you ask the owls.

Made and screen-printed in Sweden using water-based inks, it's fully compostable when its cleaning career comes to an end. Less waste, more good design, and a whole parliament of owls keeping an eye on things.

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Designer: Brian Thoes
Color/Pattern: Owl Family, featuring nine wide-eyed owls in mustard yellow, charcoal blue, and white with playful geometric feather patterns on a light grey background
Material: 70% cellulose, 30% cotton
Size: 6.75" × 8" (17 × 20 cm)
Origin: Designed in Minnesota, USA; made and screen-printed in Sweden
Sold As: Single dishcloth
Features: Highly absorbent, reusable, and fully compostable; replaces over a dozen rolls of paper towels; machine-washable and top-rack dishwasher-safe; lasts for months with proper care; a sustainable alternative to disposable paper towels and sponges

Machine wash or pop it on the top rack of your dishwasher when things get a little too exciting. Air dry between uses. Skip the bleach and fabric softener. When it's finally wiped its last spill, toss it in the compost. A very respectable retirement.

Brian Thoes is a designer and illustrator with a knack for turning bold colors, simple shapes, and geometric patterns into characters with big personalities. His playful, Scandinavian-inspired designs are equal parts clever and charming, with just enough quirk to keep things interesting. Proof that good design can have a sense of humor without making a big production of it.

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American design, but Nordic at heart

American design, but Nordic at heart

Pure by nature, perfect by design

Pure by nature, perfect by design

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