Archers Sleeve Tea Towel
Our Archers Sleeve Tea Towel is an interpretation of the Chinese silk archers sleeve housed in our museum. The sleeve comes from Edo period Japan 1603-1867 and is a treasured piece within our museum, noted for its remarkable craftsmanship and intricacy.
The Chinese silk brocade is lined with pale blue hemp. These sleeves were worn on the left arm to protect the clothing from rub of the bowstring when practising archery. It has a cord and toggles to fasten it at the wrist and long ties to fasten under the right arm.
The heavy weight cotton fabric used for this towel manages to capture the textural quality of the original fabric beautifully and is a fantastic addition for any kitchen and a great talking point for dinner parties.
Not completely happy with your order?
You can return or exchange unwanted items up to 35 days after purchase.
The only items that we cannot accept are earrings for pierced ears and perishable items, such as food or drink.
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Return postage and fees
If the item is unwanted or you cancel an order that has already been dispatched the return postage costs will be incurred by the customer.
If the item is faulty or you have been sent the wrong item then the postage cost will be incurred by the Royal Armouries. To ensure that you are refunded the correct amount please get a receipt from the post office and send us a copy via email, by either scanning the receipt or taking a photograph.
We recommend that you do get proof of postage for all items that you post to us as we are unable to take responsibility for returns that go missing in the post.
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