Ashmolean Museum Oxford
Introducing the exclusive Ashmolean tea towel with Crossing Cultures, Crossing Time. Available in Cherry Red or Forest Green.
This bespoke festive design is inspired by the treasures of the Ashmolean Museum, capturing elements of diverse artistry from across the globe.
Please select the colour you'd like using the drop down menu.
Credit: This festive print is inspired by the treasures of the Ashmolean Museum © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Karen Lowes is a Cornwall-based surface pattern designer and illustrator with 10 years of experience, specialising in home, fashion, and heritage. This year, she designed our 'Crossing Cultures, Crossing Time' Christmas print, drawing inspiration from our collections.
Exclusive to the Ashmolean Museum.
Materials: Cotton
Dimensions: 200 x 35cm
Shipping to United States of America is currently suspended for the foreseeable future.
The de minimus exemption for orders under $800 going to USA ended on Friday 29 August 2025. Please bear with us while we update our systems to accommodate the new tariffs and duties.
Our Pickup service is a convenient way for you to order online and collect your purchase in person at the Museum. Simply select the Pickup option at checkout.
Once you have received the collection ready email notification from us, we will hold your order for you up to 2 weeks. Please ensure that you visit the Museum to collect your order within those 2 weeks.
UK 1st Class: delivery 2-5 business days from dispatch
Europe: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)
Rest of World: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)
Please be aware that orders to International addresses may be subject to local customs duty or taxes. You will need to pay any additional charges for customs clearance, charges include local VAT and duty based on the value and origin of the product.
Weight Restriction
There is 5kg weight restriction for UK orders, and a 2kg weight restriction for International orders. If your order exceeds this weight, please contact the Online Shop team so that we can organise a quote for special delivery: onlineshop@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
Further information on our delivery options and returns policy can be found in Shipping & Returns.
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