Bring the arresting stare of Australia's best-known nocturnal bird into your kitchen with this dramatic tea towel, printed from Robyn Clarke's original acrylic painting. Two tawny frogmouths fill the cloth — one in profile above, one facing squarely out below — their enormous amber eyes ringed in gold against a deep green ground.
The colour work here is bold and unexpected. Plumage that reads as bark-grey in daylight is painted in violet, magenta and rose, with the broad, hooked bills picked out in luminous blue. It's a treatment that trades naturalistic camouflage for something closer to how these birds feel when you come upon one after dark — startling, watchful, faintly otherworldly.
Tawny frogmouths are found across mainland Australia and Tasmania, in woodland, forest and suburban gardens alike. Despite the wide bill and nocturnal habits, they are not owls but relatives of the nightjars, hunting insects and small prey from a perch rather than on the wing. By day they roost motionless along a branch, plumage and posture combining so effectively that they pass for a broken limb.
Made from ACO organic certified cotton, this premium tea towel combines functionality with artistic beauty. The sustainable organic cotton provides excellent absorbency while being gentle on the environment, making it perfect for both everyday kitchen use and display.
Specifications:
• Size: 50cm × 65cm
• Material: ACO organic certified cotton
• Features: Original Robyn Clarke artwork
• Care: Machine washable
• Available in: White cotton or Natural cotton (please select one)
Please note: Price is for 1 tea towel. You must select either White cotton or Natural cotton when ordering.
A perfect blend of Australian wildlife art and practical kitchen functionality, this tea towel makes an ideal gift for bird lovers, art enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates quality Australian-made products.
Part of Robyn Clarke's Australian Wildlife Tea Towel Collection, bringing the beauty of native fauna into your daily life through sustainable, functional art.
