2026 Tea Towel Collection

Carin Reich for Chef Ann Foundation

Each year, we choose an artist to create a custom collection of tea towels. For 2026, we chose Colorado-based artist Carin Reich.

All photos courtesy of Carin Reich

2026 Tea Towel Collection

Carin Reich for Chef Ann Foundation

Each year, we choose an artist to create a custom collection of tea towels. For 2026, we chose Colorado-based artist Carin Reich.

All photos courtesy of Carin Reich

About the 2026 collection

This year, we translate the energy of the kitchen into bold, black-and-white geometry inspired by mid-century modern design.

The Concept

A meditation in pattern, structure, and repetition, this collection distills the spirit of the kitchen into pure form, drawing from the design principles of Bauhaus and mid-century textiles.

  • One towel features an intricate lattice of repeated shapes that resemble both flowers and stars, forming a field of quiet abundance. The repeated symbol, derived from a kitchen utensil, becomes sacred geometry, evoking the shared ritual of preparing and serving food.
  • The second design, a vertical triptych of slotted spoons, takes on a monumental presence. It reflects cycles, ascension, and growth, a symbolic totem to the power of ritual and rhythm in the kitchen.

Together, these designs are cosmic and grounded, offering a reverent, modern view of food as connection, repetition as care, and the everyday tools of cooking as symbols of beauty and love.

The Towels

Each towel is made from premium, 100% organic cotton designed for everyday use.

  • Organic cotton flour sack - Soft, durable, and woven in a traditional flour sack weave with distinctive diamond-shaped “basket” patterns. This structure absorbs moisture efficiently and releases stains with ease.
  • Easy care - Machine washable and dryer-safe for practical, repeated use.
  • Sustainable printing - Screen printed in the U.S. using water-based, non-toxic inks, these towels are printed by a studio committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Every detail, from materials to production, reflects our shared values of quality, care, and conscious design.


About Carin Reich

Carin Reich is an artist based in Boulder, Colorado. Her work explores the dynamic relationship between humanity and the natural world. She uses bold forms, bright colors, and geometric structures to reflect the cycles that shape both the cosmos and everyday life. Drawing inspiration from sacred symbolism and pop culture, Carin creates a modern visual language that speaks to our connection with both the universal and the personal.

With a background in creative direction and graphic design spanning three decades, Carin brings a multidimensional approach to her art. She works fluidly across digital and traditional media, including printmaking, painting, and sculptural techniques, creating immersive expressions that invite reflection and connection.

Carin earned her BFA in foundation art and graphic design from Boston University, with a minor in art history.

About Carin Reich

Carin Reich is an artist based in Boulder, Colorado. Her work explores the dynamic relationship between humanity and the natural world. She uses bold forms, bright colors, and geometric structures to reflect the cycles that shape both the cosmos and everyday life. Drawing inspiration from sacred symbolism and pop culture, Carin creates a modern visual language that speaks to our connection with both the universal and the personal.

With a background in creative direction and graphic design spanning three decades, Carin brings a multidimensional approach to her art. She works fluidly across digital and traditional media, including printmaking, painting, and sculptural techniques, creating immersive expressions that invite reflection and connection.

Carin earned her BFA in foundation art and graphic design from Boston University, with a minor in art history.

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