Tea Towels have a special tradition in France. As with so many other mundane items, the ingenious French have raised kitchen table linens to an art form. These beautiful examples, woven on antique jacquard looms, look as if they should be framed—and often are. Each group celebrates an aspect of French life, geography, or history in glorious color. Drying dishes, wrapping a bottle of wine, lining a tray or picnic basket, brightening a kitchen wall--they make wonderful gifts. Fun to pick by either group or color.