dry leaf
Two rectangles of stone-grey and charcoal linen, crisp and soft with barely visible hemming. No stray fibers.
wet leaf
Dampened, the fabric darkens and clings lightly, absorbing stray droplets without a sound.
liquor
The cloth holds moisture without dripping or wicking — a gentle blotting action, not a flood.
aroma
A faint scent of sun-warmed flax, cool and clean, slightly grassy.
taste
Slides silently over porcelain and clay, dry yet supple; never scratches, only whispers across surfaces.
finish
With repeated use, it softens further and develops a patina of faint tea stains — a working record of care.