Description
Inspired by the vivid colors of the vernal jewel bug—a species of shield bug known for its bright, patterned shell—this cotton napkin brings the art of nature to the table. The repeating insect motif is hand-block printed in Uganda using hand-carved wooden blocks, a process that creates subtle variation in each print. Soft greens, warm orange, and golden yellow on natural cotton makes it perfect for everyday.
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- 100% cotton
- 16" sq.
- Machine wash cold, tumble dry low or hang dry out of direct sunlight.
- Handmade in Uganda
