Dishcloth - Ægishjálmur (Helm of Awe)

Dishcloth - Ægishjálmur (Helm of Awe) available at American Swedish Institute.

Dishcloth - Ægishjálmur (Helm of Awe)

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Ægishjálmur (Helm of Awe) is an ancient Icelandic magical symbol.  It is said to offer powerful protection against evil in general and the anger and abuse of power by chieftains in particular.  It is accompanied by the following introductory verse:  I cast out the hatred/Of my foes/And rich men's fury/Likewise goes.

 

Did you know... Sweden was the first country (in the entire world) to pass an environmental protection act (1967), and is well known for seeking creative solutions to be a leader in regards to well-being (including that of the climate and environment). So it makes sense that the beautiful designs of Swedish Dishcloths disguise the hard working and environmental consciousness behind them.

Key attributes:
-Super absorbent (15 times their weight in liquid).
-Reusable.
-Sanitary (quick drying makes them a better choice than moist sponges which leads to bacteria growth).
-Waste Reduction: Reduces waste created from paper towels [according to the EPA: Tissue paper and towels (not including bathroom tissue) amounted to 3.8 million tons of waste in 2018].
-Compostable/Biodegradable. Nothing lasts forever (at least that should be the goal), and neither do Swedish Dishcloths. Simply add them to your compost when they have completed their use cycle.
-Worth the price! Great cost-per-use ratio.

Be part of the solution, not the problem, with these super absorbent and environmentally friendly Swedish Dishcloths.

All Natural. 70% cellulose/30% cotton.

Washable. (In your washing machine or dishwasher).
Air dry.

Designed in Iceland by Hugrún Ívarsdóttir.

Islensk is located in Akureyri, Iceland. The main designer and creator is Hugrún Ívarsdóttir who is from Akureyri and was educated in exhibition design at Dupont Danmarks Dekoratørfagskole in Copenhagen.