Lonesome George Hand Towel

Lonesome George Hand Towel

$35.00 USD
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Lonesome George Hand Towel

Lonesome George Hand Towel

$35.00 USD

· Pack of 2 towels.
· Dimensions of each towel: 30 × 48 cm.
· Composition: 80% polyester and 20% polyamide.
· Soft, highly absorbent microfiber.
· Absorbs up to 8 times its weight in water.
· Can be used wet or dry.
·Ideal for the kitchen, bathroom, cleaning, and everyday use.
· Can be used with water, with or without suitable cleaning products.
· Lightweight and easy to handle.
· Reusable and washable.
· Exclusive 593 Origins illustrations inspired by Ecuador’s biodiversity.
· Colorful designs that combine functionality and decoration.

Behind the Design

This commemorative design celebrates the memory of Lonesome George (Chelonoidis abingdonii), a global symbol of the Galápagos and a powerful reminder of the fragility of island life. The illustration features volcanic rocks, cacti, plants, and elements from his natural environment, including vegetation associated with his diet, all brought together in an earthy color palette that reinforces his connection to the island landscape.

At the top, the design references the former 5,000-sucre banknote, which also featured the Galápagos penguin and the flightless cormorant. This visual detail connects the archipelago’s natural history with Ecuador’s cultural memory. More than a tribute to an extinct species, this design seeks to represent the resilience, uniqueness, and irreplaceable value of Galápagos wildlife, inviting us to remember, reflect, and protect what is still alive.

Description

Our microfiber hand towels combine softness and excellent absorbency with exclusive illustrations inspired by Ecuador’s flora and fauna.

Practical and versatile, they can be used in the kitchen, bathroom, for everyday cleaning, or as a decorative touch that brings color to your spaces.

Each package includes two towels measuring 30 × 48 cm each, designed for a variety of uses around the home.

Materials & Sustainability

Each towel is made from a blend of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide, creating a soft, lightweight microfiber with excellent absorbency.

Its structure allows it to absorb up to eight times its weight in water, making it a practical companion for drying hands and everyday household cleaning.

593 Origins illustrations bring together colors, species, and botanical elements from Ecuador, transforming an everyday textile into a functional piece full of identity.

Impact

We believe that even the simplest objects can be part of a more conscious approach to consumption.

These towels are designed to be washed and reused, serving different purposes around the home and offering multiple uses in a single product.

Through our illustrations, we also aim to bring Ecuador’s biodiversity into everyday spaces, creating small encounters with nature even during the simplest daily tasks.

Care Instructions

Each towel is made from a blend of 80% polyester and 20% polyamide, creating a soft, lightweight microfiber with excellent absorbency.

Its structure allows it to absorb up to eight times its weight in water, making it a practical companion for drying hands and everyday household cleaning.

593 Origins illustrations bring together colors, species, and botanical elements from Ecuador, transforming an everyday textile into a functional piece full of identity.
Machine wash with cold or warm water, preferably on a gentle cycle.

Wash with similar colors.

Use mild detergent.

Do not use bleach or fabric softener, as these may affect absorbency.

Avoid washing with garments that shed lint.

Air dry, preferably in the shade.

Do not tumble dry at high temperatures.

Do not iron.

Avoid rough surfaces or objects that may snag the fibers.

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