For the socially conscious textile devotee, CA-based Transylvanian Images offers a great array of handwoven vintage kitchen and bath towels, runners, placemats, and the like in organic hemp or boiled linen. The company uses recycled vintage fabrics and has engaged local artisans in Romania to create these fabulous handmade pieces.

Kitchen towels and mats; $29 at Grdn in Brooklyn.

Embroidered pillow; $64 (on sale from $98) at Branch Home.