Busatti Topiary Stripe Jacquard Hand Towel

A jacquard hand towel woven by the Busatti family in Anghiari, Tuscany, with neutral diagonal stripes and a topiary tree in an urn. It is 60% linen and 40% cotton with a simple machine hem, and carries a Biordi Art Imports label.

This is the quietest towel Busatti makes — the motif is worked in the weave rather than printed, so at arm's length it reads as texture and only close up as a garden. Woven on mechanical shuttle looms from the early twentieth century, the linen-cotton blend dries glassware without lint and softens with each wash.

Neutral stripes make it the towel to give when you do not know the kitchen. It works against contemporary Italian ceramics as readily as against traditional Deruta majolica.

The small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.

Material: 60% linen / 40% cotton, jacquard weave, machine hem
Made in: Anghiari, Tuscany
Workshop: Busatti — weaving in Anghiari since 1842
Pattern: Topiary tree in an urn with diagonal stripes, neutral
Heritage: Tuscan handloom weaving, Tiber Valley
Care: First wash at 104°F, later washes up to 140°F · No fabric softener · Line dry
Sold as: individual
Mixes with: all Busatti linens; neutral enough for any Deruta, Castelli, or contemporary pattern

Is the topiary printed or woven?
Woven. The jacquard loom builds the motif into the cloth, so it shows on both faces and will not crack or wash off.

Will it shrink?
Yes, 7–8%. Busatti cloth contains no synthetic fiber, so first-wash shrinkage is normal.

Is this a good Christmas gift?
Yes. A Busatti topiary-stripe jacquard hand towel woven in Anghiari, Tuscany, is a practical luxury for the holiday guest bath or kitchen, and an easy stocking stuffer. Order by December 15, 2026 for ground shipping in time for Christmas, or add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we'll send it ready to give.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
On its own it is a small gift rather than a main one. It works well tucked in with a larger piece, or as part of a set of Busatti linens.

Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes, and it is the safest of the Busatti towels to give — neutral colors, no sizing, and it suits any kitchen.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian goods since 1946 and is a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029). Pieces are bought directly from the Italian workshops that make them — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati among them. Nothing comes through a distributor, and staff can tell you who made your piece and where.

Can this be customized or personalized?
Busatti linens are woven to set patterns and are not personalized. Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.

Topiary in an urn — The clipped tree in a stone urn comes out of Italian garden geometry, where villa courtyards were laid out in shaped evergreens and potted citrus. It is one of the standard Tuscan textile motifs.

Busatti, Anghiari (Tuscany) — The Busatti family has been weaving in Anghiari, on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, since 1842. In 1796 a textile mill at the Castle of Anghiari wove cloth for French troops stationed along the Tiber; by 1808 it served the local community instead. Giuseppe Busatti, great-great-grandfather of the present owners, built hundreds of handlooms, created a network of home weavers through the Tiber Valley, bought the finest linens and cottons, and set the standard of craftsmanship that still carries the family name. Linen and cotton are still dyed on the thread using Busatti's own colors — among them guado, henna, onion, sage, and carrot — and embroidery is still hand-guided.

UPS Ground

Flat shipping charge of $10 for each shipment of merchandise under $100.00. For orders of $100.00 or more, shipping is 10% of the order total.

UPS Next Day Air

Flat shipping charge of $63 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 90% of the order total.

UPS 2-Day Priority (Rush Shipping)

Flat shipping charge of $42 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 60% of the order total. Note: This option is required for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

USPS 3-Day Priority

Flat shipping charge of $21 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 30% of the order total.

International Shipments

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