Welcome to 2025
Welcome to our new 2025 collections, where everyday essentials meet modern style. This year, we blend on-trend colours with fashionable patterns and illustrations, to bring fresh energy into your kitchen. From soft cotton tea towels, to handy shopper bags, our collections are designed to inspire creativity and elevate the heart of your home. Whether you’re baking the perfect cake, whipping up a three course dinner or enjoying a quiet cup of tea, these textiles offer the perfect balance of style and functionality. Discover the art of dining with our new porcelain plates and bowls, placemats and coasters.
The Ulster Weaver’s Team at
Boho
Floral
This collection draws inspiration from chintz floral ceramic tea sets and traditional Indian block print designs, creating a nostalgic ambiance. The mismatched and clashing prints contribute to a bohemian vintage look that seamlessly fits into any kitchen. Eccentrically mismatched décor is ideal for crafting a beautifully layered table setting, evoking the charm of flea market finds and treasured family heirlooms.
Our placemats and coasters have a natural cork reverse for heat resistance and a laminated finish with sealed edges for durability.
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Catch of the Day
This cookshop range, inspired by the rise of sea swimming and fishing, brings the ocean’s calming power into your home. Hand-painted with watercolours, the simplistic line drawings and loose patterns reflect the Atlantic’s dark blues and ocean ripples. A modern twist on the nautical palette adds coral, creating a fresh, contemporary design with a soothing, coastal feel.
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Our range of printed porcelain dinner plates, side plates and soup or cereal bowls enrich any table setting with their playful patterns.
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8CHDY02
5CHDY63 & 5CHDY69
Best In Show
Perfect for true dog lovers, this collection features hand-painted designs of various breeds using gouache and watercolour paints. With a playful scrapbook feel, it includes doodles and stamp borders. The loose painting style captures the dogs’ energetic spirit, while butter yellow accents add a fresh, lively touch to the overall design.
Protect both your hands and lower arms from hot cookware and ovens with our fashionably patterned range of gauntlets.
Pantry Cats
Inspired by a traditional cottage pantry, this design showcases shelves lined with cooking utensils, cookbooks, ceramics, and quirky finds. Playfully incorporating the mischievous nature of cats weaving around countertops, it is hand-painted using watercolours and pen. Gingham and floral borders complete the look, evoking a charming cottagecore aesthetic.
Our lightweight, packable bags fold up into a handy travel size that can be kept in your handbag, car door or kitchen cupboard for convenience.
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Cool Cats
Cool Cats draws inspiration from 60s fashion, featuring a kitschy and fun design with vibrant pops of pink and yellow. The playful imagery showcases mischievous cats dressing up and enjoying themselves, capturing the lively spirit of the era while adding a whimsical touch.
Our placemats and coasters have a natural cork reverse for heat resistance and a laminated finish with sealed edges for durability.
Summer
Fruits
Inspired by French markets bursting with vibrant colours, this design captures the feeling of juicy fruits exploding with flavour through bold, clashing backgrounds. Drawing from Matisse still lifes, it has a playful mix-and-match retro aesthetic, reminiscent of vintage French posters. Retro wiggle stripes and bold cursive lettering, combined with a loose painting style, give the design a cool, youthful, and naïve charm.
Our generously sized tea towels aren’t just beautiful, they’re practical too. Made from pure cotton, they feature a handy hanging loop.
Vegetable Medley
Inspired by vintage horticultural drawings and the rising popularity of gardening, this design connects with nature through nourishing greens and a botanical aesthetic.Influenced by heritage illustrations and retro graphics, it features an earthy autumn colour palette. The cool seafoam background adds a fresh, modern twist, making it a perfect blend of tradition and contemporary style for any space.
These pot mitts are both stylish and versatile. They protect your hands when lifting hot pots and double as a protective surface against hot cookware.
Connie the Cow
Connie the Cow is inspired by Highland cows and the breathtaking Scottish landscape, featuring a palette of deep navies, lilacs, and greens that evoke the colours of the Scottish Highlands and thistles. This design captures the essence of Scotland’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Muff tea cosies add a charming touch to your teapot while keeping your tea warm and cosy. Featuring an adjustable bow and heat-proof wooden base.
Confetti Floral
This design offers a modern interpretation of traditional ditsy florals, drawing inspiration from compact cottage garden flowers. Hand-drawn and painted in watercolours, it features contemporary, on-trend colours that give a fresh twist to the classic floral pattern. The updated aesthetic makes it a versatile addition to any space, blending timeless charm with a stylish, modern flair.
Guard your fingers against hot dishes with our microwave mitts, while the neoprene palm protects against steam and hot water.
Herbs & Spices
Inspired by vintage food packaging and recipe books, this cookshop range features hand-drawn designs created with fine liners. With universal appeal, the single-color print on unbleached cloth gives the collection a rustic, timeless cookshop look, perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to the kitchen.
Reversible
Willow
Toile
This design is inspired by Dutch Delft pottery, blended with chinoiserie elements featuring intricate bird illustrations. The combination creates a unique aesthetic that celebrates the beauty of traditional craftsmanship while showcasing detailed artistry, resulting in a harmonious fusion of cultures.
Emmeline
This design combines inspiration from arts and crafts with paisley patterns, given a modern twist through a bright chartreuse-yellow background. It pairs beautifully with a dark kitchen for a gothic look, while also complementing traditional spaces. The heritage design features vintage neutrals with an aged, timeless quality.
Bee Bloom
Bee Keeper
This intricate and colourful design is vibrant with pops of fuchsia, teal and sunshine yellow on a natural oat background.
Blackthorn
An atmospheric fantasy woodland scene, depicted in the traditional Arts & Crafts style. Lovingly hand painted using mixed media to create a whimsical, moody feel in an earthy colour palette that can transition easily from Autumn to Winter.
Rabbits leap, squirrels nibble, pheasants strut and owls gaze into the distance, surrounded by stylised floral motifs and placed against a warm beige backdrop.
d e s i g n
8BKTN65 New Bone China Mug
8BKTN45 Fabric Doorstop
8BKTN05 Coasters 4pk 10.5 x 10.5cm
8BKTN01 Small Tray
8BKTN02 Scatter Tray
8BKTN04 Placemats 4pk 29 x 21cm
& 5BKTN69
Cats In Waiting
A true classic, Cats in Waiting has been a mainstream in the Ulster Weavers family since 1990. The collection is continually updated to appeal to modern tastes, while the deep saffron and hessian colourway adds subtle detail and depth to this much loved range.
Cottage Garden
Inspired by summertime meadow walks, these delicate and detailed illustrated flowers intertwine to create a beautiful tapestry, with a vintage feel made modern with a soft creamy backdrop, while the tiniest buds scattered throughout the cut flowers bring the whole design together. Designed with the countryside in mind, the space left between the floral motifs create a lightweight, chintzy appeal and the spring-green gingham reverse is the perfect complement to this ‘cottage core’ trend.
Denim Stripe
A woven multi-width stripe in denim blue and natural cotton shades. An industrial inspired design, enhanced with small, stylish details like double stitched edges and brass rivets on display.
A thoughtfully placed pocket at the top of the apron holds your phone in place while two differently sized pockets are ideal for keeping your cooking utensils to hand. The perfect gift for serious chefs and budding bakers alike.
Sage Stripe
A woven multi-width stripe in sage green and natural cotton shades. An industrial inspired design, enhanced with small, stylish details like double stitched edges and brass rivets on display.
A thoughtfully placed pocket at the top of the apron holds your phone in place while two differently sized pockets are ideal for keeping your cooking utensils to hand. The perfect gift for serious chefs and budding bakers alike.
Dog Days
8DODA04 Placemats 4pk 29 x 21cm
Coasters 4pk 10.5 x 10.5cm
Dotty Sheep
A colourful twist on one of your favourite farm animals, with their mustard and grey wool the Dotty Sheep are a unique flock.
Feline Friends
7FEFR04
7FEFR66
7FEFR01
8FEFR65 New Bone China Mug
8FEFR61 Porcelain Dinner Plate
8FEFR04
Placemats 4pk 29 x 21cm
8FEFR02 Scatter Tray
8FEFR60 Porcelain Side Plate
8FEFR05 Coasters 4pk 10.5 x 10.5cm
Glass Worktop Saver 40 x 30cm
8FEFR01 Small Tray
8FEFR62 Porcelain Bowl
7FEFR063 Dish Drying Mat 45 x 40cm
Finch & Flower
With Arts & Craft style designs still trending strongly, this William Morris inspired collection will help you stay ahead of the trend. Finches perch on branches and peck at berries while sinuous leaves wind lazily around the blooming chrysanthemums and bluebells.
The rich dark tones are complimented by mossy greens and bright ochres, while dusky pinks add softness. This flattening of natural forms in a block printed style will capture your imagination and add timeless appeal to any home.
Foraging
Fox
Sitting on a duck egg blue background the burnt orange foxes stand out on this beautiful and calming base colour.
Portman Farm
The soft grey background is the perfect backdrop to showcase these delightful and mischievous farm animals. A vintage farmhouse design hand painted in watercolour and ink, this traditional scene is made modern with the addition of watering cans, wheelbarrows and milk churns nestled between clucking hens, munching lambs and sturdy piglets.
Fitting right in with the trend for homegrown veg and local farming, this charmingly depicted pastoral scene brings farmhouse chic to homes everywhere. A baarilliant collection!
8PTFM05 Coasters 4pk 10.5 x 10.5cm
8PTFM04 Placemats 4pk 29 x 21cm
Seashore
Fishermen are silhouetted against the rising sun after the morning catch, oyster catchers paddle in the shallows, gulls swoop low and water laps gently at the shoreline in this relaxing, seaside inspired collection.
Traditional lino cut and block print techniques were explored when creating this design, with the ripples of the water and cloud formations bringing life and movement to counteract the static beach huts.
10.5 x 10.5cm
Shellfish
Glistening lobsters and crabs, shimmering mussels and clams hide amongst swirls of seaweed in this watercolour painted design. The artwork has been created as a contemporary mirror image, a kaleidoscope of pattern for modern kitchens and seafood lovers.
While the imposing claws of the lobsters and crabs are the focal point of this design, the seaweed tendril reverse pattern with its little hidden clams adds delicacy. The aquatic teal green trims makes the vibrant orange shellfish and iridescent blue mussels really pop with colour.
8SHFS05 Coasters 4pk 10.5 x 10.5cm
8SHFS04 Placemats 4pk 29 x 21cm
Tea Tins
Modern homemaker meets tea connoisseur in this eclectic hand painted design using a mixture of gouache paint, water colours and fine pencil. These vintage tea tins have a flea market aesthetic combined with an heirloom quality - unexpected patterns sit beside one another in sugary shades and delicate neutrals.
Contemporary keepsakes are the objects of meaning we seek to surround ourselves with, imbued with nostalgic memories and this modern heritage collection will have you imagining the rich aroma of tea leaves filling your senses.
Reversible d e s i g n
Woolly Sheep
BEST SELLER
7DTS022
7EMLE022 Emmeline
7FNFL022 Finch & Flower
7FEFR022 Feline Friends
8TETN65 Tea Tins
8WLSH65 Woolly Sheep
Teen PVC Aprons
Teen Aprons all have matte finish: L 74cm x W 50cm
Kids’ PVC Aprons
Kids’ Aprons all have matte finish: L 55cm x W 45cm
7GDVI08 Good Vibes PVC Apron
7GFTI08 Graffiti PVC Apron
Cotton Aprons
All featuring adjustable neck straps
Cotton Aprons
All featuring adjustable neck straps
Oilcloth & PVC
Aprons
Oil
Doorstops
Small PVC
Shopper Bags
Bag Dimensions: H 25.5cm, W 25.5cm, D 11cm
All bags feature a magnetic fastening clasp, are fully lined and have a secure zipped pocket to store items such as money or a phone.
PVC
Shoulder Bags
Shoulder Bag Dimensions: H 30cm, W 37cm, D 12.5cm
All bags feature a magnetic fastening clasp, are fully lined and have a secure zipped pocket to store items such as money or a phone.
Medium
PVC Shopper Bags
Medium Bag Dimensions: H 39cm, W 31.5cm, D 15cm
All bags feature a magnetic fastening clasp, are fully lined and have a secure zipped pocket to store items such as money or a phone.
Packable Bags
Packable Bags
Gifting Tea Towels
Made in Northern Ireland.
Cotton Tea Towels
Glass Cloth
Made from 55% cotton, 45% linen, this traditional style of cloth helps to easily dry glassware and reduces streaks thanks to its linen content.
• Linen Union
• Quick Drying
• Fewer Streaks
Cotton Tea Towels
Cotton Tea Towels
Cotton Tea Towels
Cotton Tea Towels
Christmas Ornaments
Inspired by the tradition of heirloom Christmas ornaments collected over generations and retrieved from the attic each year, this design is hand-painted using mixed media. Drawing from traditional illustrations in vintage fairytales like The Nutcracker, it features stripes and harlequin trims for a contemporary circus feel that’s on trend. This collection is perfect for creating a carefully curated tablescape, ensuring a showstopping Christmas table.
Our generously sized tea towels aren’t just beautiful, they’re practical too. Made from pure cotton, they feature a handy hanging loop.
12 Days of Christmas
The “12 Days of Christmas” design recreates the classic Christmas song, drawing inspiration from illustrations found in beloved Christmas storybooks. This enchanting collection features rich holiday colours, including berry red, navy, and golden yellow, evoking a sense of nostalgia and warmth.
The design beautifully captures the magic of the season, making it a perfect addition to festive celebrations.
Protect both your hands and lower arms from hot cookware and ovens with our fashionably patterned range of oven gloves.
Merry Mutts
These excited pooches have donned their cosiest Christmas jumpers and are getting into the festive spirit. They’ve posted their letters to Santa, wrapped up their gifts and are ready to help you usher in the Yuletide season by bringing Christmas cheer to your kitchen.
Christmas Cats In Waiting
An Ulster Weavers classic gets a Christmas makeover. Our furry friends don their festive knitwear, each finished with a complimenting red trim or a contemporary scalloped border. This range will add an element of fun to any festive table-scape.
Design Your Own
If you can’t find what you are looking for why not design your own! The possibilities are endless in the variety of products we can design, source and produce.
Bespoke Made in UK Tea Towel Guide
• 12 Colour Screen Print, or Digital Print.
• Minimum order quantity is 252 units for either print method. For 7-12 colours with Screen Print, MOQ is 504 units.
• Choose from your own bespoke swing tag, header card or wrap band. We can also provide your own branded care label too.
• For a more cost-effective option we can print your design on a tea towel with a white border and our own Ulster Weavers care label.
Development Process
1. Submit your artwork or collaborate with our in-house design team to develop concept ideas.
2. Receive layouts showing the design on your products for full visual effect.
3. Once you are happy, we will send you full-scale CAD print out for approval. For digital designs we can also provide a sample.
4. After finalisation we can proceed to bulk production.
5. We always aim to have your items ready for delivery within 12 weeks.
This is just an initial guide of how we can work together. Project times may vary depending on leadtimes of design, production and packaging manufacturing. We will always ensure to work within your budget and time frame offering full support and guidance. We can also supply other bespoke items, such as aprons, oven gloves, bags etc. Please contact us to discuss these opportunities further.
If this sounds like something of interest, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us at designyourown@ulsterweavers.com
Merchandising Options
Metal Tea Towel Stand
H 156cm, W 56cm, D 69cm | Unit Code: 9917
This metal tea towel stand is available when purchasing a total of 168 tea towels in up to a maximum of 28 designs and must only be used to display Ulster Weavers products. The stand has seven display rungs on each side and includes two Ulster Weavers header cards.
Cardboard Packable Bag Display Box
H 23cm, W 33cm, D 17cm Unit Code: 9925
One of these cardboard display boxes is available to order when purchasing 60 packable bags in up to 10 designs. The box can hold up to 30 bags.
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