Alouette – linen towel 110X180cm

Care instructions – Linen

Flax is one of the world's oldest textiles and has been used for thousands of years. It is a 100% natural fiber, made from the flax plant, which is grown with low resource consumption and processed into one of the most durable textiles available.

Linen fibers are naturally stronger and sturdier than cotton, making the fabric exceptionally durable. At the same time, linen only gets more beautiful with time – the more it is used and washed, the softer and more comfortable it becomes.

To maintain the quality and enjoy your linen products for many years, we recommend the following:

Before first wash

• Soak the product in lukewarm water before the first wash – preferably overnight. Tightly woven products can be soaked for up to 24 hours. This helps the fibers retain their natural strength.

Wash

• Wash at max. 40°C on a gentle or coloured programme. Kitchen textiles such as tea towels can be washed at 60°C if necessary.

• Use a gentle detergent without bleach or optical brighteners.

• Spin for as short a time as possible – linen dries quickly on its own.

Drying

• Gently smooth and stretch the fabric while it is still damp.

• Air dry outdoors in a light breeze, but avoid direct sunlight.

• Avoid tumble drying.

Ironing

• Linen can be ironed or rolled while it is still slightly damp.

• If you want the characteristic, relaxed look, ironing is not necessary – the natural folds are part of the charm of linen.

Shrink

• Expect a natural shrinkage of approx. 5–7%.

Good advice

Tablecloths and runners
Roll the slightly damp cloth or rag tightly around a smooth plastic tube and let it dry completely. This will give a nice, smooth result.

Tea towels
Soak tea towels in cold water for about 24 hours before washing for the first time. This improves their natural absorbency.

Stains

• Dried red wine stains: Dab a little glycerin on the stain, place the product in a plastic bag overnight, then wash.

• Other stains: Treat with a mild, colourless dishwashing detergent, leave overnight in a plastic bag, then wash as normal.

A material that lasts for many years

Linen does not need to be washed as often as many other textiles. Often, it is enough to hang the product to air between uses. With the right care, your linen products will develop a beautiful patina, become softer over time and maintain their quality for many years.

Personal Customer Service

Our customer service is not a call centre or an AI chatbot. It is Kari or Torben.

When you contact us, you receive a personal reply from someone who knows the products and can advise on dimensions, materials, magnet strength, delivery, care and custom orders. If we cannot answer immediately, we normally reply within a few hours on business days.

Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk
Kari: +45 42 43 23 76
Torben: +45 42 43 43 93

Real Products, Honest Images

For us, craftsmanship, materials and aesthetics take centre stage. Our product photos should give you an honest and inspiring impression of what you're getting – without unnecessary staging.

The vast majority of product photos in our webshop are therefore taken by us – whether it's a mill, a knife holder, a serving board or one of our textiles. The images of our wooden products always show real, handcrafted pieces, photographed before they are packed and shipped to their new owners.

To help you imagine how the products look in different homes and kitchens, we sometimes place these original photographs into AI-generated interiors or backgrounds. Only the background is artificial – the product itself is never altered or AI-generated. Every grain, edge, colour and detail you see belongs to the physical piece we made.

From time to time, we also receive photos from happy customers who kindly allow us to use them in the webshop. These images offer an honest and inspiring glimpse of how our products look in real homes and surroundings.

No artificial product renders. No misleading visual enhancements. Just real craftsmanship, photographed honestly.

Reference images when choosing a variant

We are constantly expanding our product gallery. As many of our products come in a wide range of sizes and variants, we don't yet have photos of them all. The image shown for your selection therefore primarily illustrates the chosen wood type – not necessarily the specific size or design variation.

Every piece of wood is unique

Wood is a living, natural material, and our passion is creating unique products with character. Grain patterns and colour tones will therefore naturally vary from piece to piece. Please consider our images as guiding inspiration and an indication of the quality we deliver.

In doubt? We're happy to help.

Questions about design, size, wood type or special requests? Don't hesitate to contact us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so we can guide you to the right choice before you order.

Here you will find a comprehensive overview of all terms and conditions for your purchase from Rune-Jakobsen Design. We have done everything to make everything as clear and understandable as possible. You are welcome to contact us if you have any questions.

Prices, discounts and payment

Currency, VAT and prices

All prices in the webshop are displayed in your local currency. Prices for customers in the EU, UK, Switzerland and Norway always include the applicable VAT. Further information on customs duties and fees can be found in the section below.

Fixed, fair prices

We believe in the value of good craftsmanship – and this is reflected in our prices, which are the same for all customers all year round. We do not participate in discount campaigns such as Black Friday, and you will not find discount codes for our shop on external sites or offer services.

It's a conscious choice: We don't want to discriminate against our customers, so instead of short-term or individual discounts, we offer quality products at fair prices and these benefits that are always available to everyone:

• If you buy 3 or more tea towels, you automatically get a 10% discount.
• Find great deals on discontinued models and prototypes in our outlet .

💳 Payment

We offer secure payments with MasterCard, VISA, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay and MobilePay. All payment information is transmitted via encryption (SSL) so that only you and your card issuer can read it.

When will the money be withdrawn?

• For items in stock: The amount is reserved on your account when you place your order and is only withdrawn when we ship your package.
• Woodworking (custom-made wooden products): These products are handmade to order, therefore the order is considered a binding pre-order.
• The purchase amount will be deducted as soon as your order is approved and production has started. Should you regret your purchase, we will of course refund you the full amount.

📦 DELIVERY

DELIVERY TIMES

As many of our products are handmade and made to order, delivery times vary. You can find the current delivery times on the respective product pages.

Items in stock are usually shipped after 1-2 business days.

🚚 SHIPPING AND PRICES

SHIPPING

We offer flexible delivery options with GLS, DHL or UPS. The exact options and shipping providers depend on your location and will be displayed during the ordering process.

SHIPPING COSTS

Shipping costs depend on your location and the weight of the shipment. Here you will find an overview of our starting prices. The final price is always calculated in the shopping cart.

• Denmark: 49 DKK for parcel shops / 69 DKK for private addresses. Free shipping on orders over 2,500 DKK.
• Sweden: From 135 SEK. Free shipping on orders over 2,500 SEK.
• EU countries: From 9 EUR.
• Norway: DDP from 159 NOK. Free shipping on orders over 4,000 NOK.
• United Kingdom (UK): DDP from 12 GBP.
• Switzerland / Liechtenstein: DDP from 19 CHF.
• USA: DDP from 35 USD.
• Canada: DDP from 49 CAD.
• Australia: DDP from 85 AUD.
• New Zealand: From 89 NZD.
• Rest of the world: From $35.

🛃 CUSTOMS, VAT AND TAXES

We ship all items in our webshop from Denmark. Below you can find out what this means for you.

🇪🇺 CUSTOMERS FROM EU COUNTRIES

For orders from an EU country, VAT is automatically adjusted to your local rate – you pay exactly the amount shown. No hidden costs at checkout and no extra delivery costs.

n>🇳🇴 CUSTOMERS FROM NORWAY

We are VAT registered in Norway (VOEC 2060051) and charge Norwegian VAT directly in the online store — regardless of order size.

Customs:

• Products with a value of less than 3,000 NOK are not subject to customs duties. These orders are shipped DAP (Delivered At Place) — VAT is paid at checkout, no additional charges upon delivery.
• Products with a value over 3,000 NOK may be subject to customs duties depending on the product type. These orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — any customs duties are calculated and paid directly in the online store, so you always know the full price in advance.

No surprise fees, no customs delays — just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.

If you would like to check in advance whether customs duties apply to a product, you can find further information here: Customs Calculator . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kari at info@rune-jakobsen.dk .

🇨🇭CUSTOMER FROM SWITZERLAND

We ship to Switzerland via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Customs and Swiss VAT (8.1%) are calculated and paid directly at checkout - the total price shown is the final price. No additional fees are charged upon delivery.

🇬🇧 CUSTOMERS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM

VAT and any applicable customs duties are calculated and paid directly during the payment process in the webshop - so you know the total price in advance.
No hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your home.

🇺🇸 CUSTOMERS FROM THE USA

When you shop with us, we ship your order DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). This means that customs and import duties are calculated and paid directly in the shopping cart in our webshop – so you know the total price in advance.
No hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your home.

🇦🇺 CUSTOMERS FROM AUSTRALIA

We ship DAP (Delivered At Place) to Australia. Thanks to Australia's high duty-free threshold, orders under AUD 1,000 are not subject to import duties or customs fees upon arrival.

For orders over AUD 1,000, Australian import duties and GST (10%) may apply, which will be collected by Australian Customs upon delivery.

🇨🇦 CUSTOMERS FROM CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE EU

For countries outside the EU, orders are shipped as "Delivered At Place" (DAP).

This means for you as a customer:

• You are responsible for paying all import duties and taxes charged by the shipping company upon arrival of the goods in your country. These may include customs duties, import VAT and handling fees.
• These fees are set by the local authorities in your country and are beyond our control.

Good to know: Many countries have a threshold value above which orders are exempt from customs duties. If in doubt, we recommend that you check the applicable regulations for your country with your local customs authorities.

By completing a purchase, you agree to these terms and conditions.

Returns and complaints

30-day cancellation policy

You have 30 days from the date of receipt of the goods to notify us that you wish to cancel your purchase. You then have a further 8 days to return the goods. The right of cancellation applies to all standard products.

Exception: For custom-made products, the right of withdrawal only applies if this has been agreed in writing in advance.

How can I return something?

1. Please notify us of your return at info@rune-jakobsen.dk
2. Pack the item securely, in unused and undamaged condition.
3. Send the package to:

Sender address:
Rune Jakobsen Design
Attention: Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde
Denmark

You are responsible for the costs of returning the item, unless it is a complaint.

Danish customers can order a return label via Shipmondo here (only applies to cancellations).

Once we have received the returned item, we will refund you the full purchase price.

Complaint

According to Danish purchase legislation, you have a two-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects. The warranty does not cover defects or wear and tear caused by improper use, damage or lack of maintenance.

If you wish to complain about an item, please contact us as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after you have discovered the defect. In the event of a justified complaint, we will of course cover the costs of return shipping.

Legal and contact

Disclaimer and intellectual property rights

All products are sold as is. The customer is responsible for their safe and correct use. Rune-Jakobsen Design is not liable for damage resulting from misuse or incorrect use. All content on this website (texts, images, design) belongs to Rune-Jakobsen Design and may not be copied without written permission.

Company information

Rune Jakobsen Design
by Torben & Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde, Denmark
CVR number: DK27029167
Norwegian VOEC: 2060051

Contact us

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Phone: (+45) 42 43 23 76
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk

📦 DELIVERY

DELIVERY TIMES

As many of our products are handmade and made to order, delivery times vary. You can find the current delivery times on the respective product pages.

Items in stock are usually shipped after 1-2 business days.

🚚 SHIPPING AND PRICES

SHIPPING

We offer flexible delivery options with GLS, DHL or UPS. The exact options and shipping providers depend on your location and will be displayed during the ordering process.

SHIPPING COSTS

Shipping costs depend on your location and the weight of the shipment. Here you will find an overview of our starting prices. The final price is always calculated in the shopping cart.

• Denmark: 49 DKK for parcel shops / 69 DKK for private addresses. Free shipping on orders over 2,500 DKK.
• Sweden: From 135 SEK. Free shipping on orders over 2,500 SEK.
• EU countries: From 9 EUR.
• Norway: DDP from 159 NOK. Free shipping on orders over 4,000 NOK.
• United Kingdom (UK): DDP from 12 GBP.
• Switzerland / Liechtenstein: DDP from 19 CHF.
• USA: DDP from 35 USD.
• Canada: DDP from 49 CAD.
• Australia: DDP from 85 AUD.
• New Zealand: From 89 NZD.
• Rest of the world: From $35.

🛃 CUSTOMS, VAT AND TAXES

We ship all items in our webshop from Denmark. Below you can find out what this means for you.

🇪🇺 CUSTOMERS FROM EU COUNTRIES

For orders from an EU country, VAT is automatically adjusted to your local rate – you pay exactly the amount shown. No hidden costs at checkout and no extra delivery costs.

🇳🇴 CUSTOMERS FROM NORWAY

We are VAT registered in Norway (VOEC 2060051) and charge Norwegian VAT directly in the online store — regardless of order size.

Customs:

• Products with a value of less than 3,000 NOK are not subject to customs duties. These orders are shipped DAP (Delivered At Place) — VAT is paid at checkout, no additional charges upon delivery.
• Products with a value over 3,000 NOK may be subject to customs duties depending on the product type. These orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — any customs duties are calculated and paid directly in the online store, so you always know the full price in advance.

No surprise fees, no customs delays — just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.

If you would like to check in advance whether customs duties apply to a product, you can find further information here: Customs Calculator . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kari at info@rune-jakobsen.dk .

🇨🇭CUSTOMER FROM SWITZERLAND

We ship to Switzerland via DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Customs and Swiss VAT (8.1%) are calculated and paid directly at checkout - the total price shown is the final price. No additional fees are charged upon delivery.

🇬🇧 CUSTOMERS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM

VAT and any applicable customs duties are calculated and paid directly during the payment process in the webshop - so you know the total price in advance.
No hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your home.

🇺🇸 CUSTOMERS FROM THE USA

When you shop with us, we ship your order DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). This means that customs and import duties are calculated and paid directly in the shopping cart in our webshop – so you know the total price in advance.
No hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your home.

🇦🇺 CUSTOMERS FROM AUSTRALIA

We ships DAP (Delivered At Place) to Australia. Thanks to Australia's high duty-free threshold, orders under AUD 1,000 are not subject to import duties or customs fees upon arrival.

For orders over AUD 1,000, Australian import duties and GST (10%) may apply, which will be collected by Australian Customs upon delivery.

🇨🇦 CUSTOMERS FROM CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE EU

For countries outside the EU, orders are shipped as "Delivered At Place" (DAP).

This means for you as a customer:

• You are responsible for paying all import duties and taxes charged by the shipping company upon arrival of the goods in your country. These may include customs duties, import VAT and handling fees.
• These fees are set by the local authorities in your country and are beyond our control.

Good to know: Many countries have a threshold value above which orders are exempt from customs duties. If in doubt, we recommend that you check the applicable regulations for your country with your local customs authorities.

By completing a purchase, you agree to these terms and conditions.

Returns and complaints

30-day cancellation policy

You have 30 days from the date of receipt of the goods to notify us that you wish to cancel your purchase. You then have a further 8 days to return the goods. The right of cancellation applies to all standard products.

Exception: For custom-made products, the right of withdrawal only applies if this has been agreed in writing in advance.

How can I return something?

1. Please notify us of your return at info@rune-jakobsen.dk
2. Pack the item securely, in unused and undamaged condition.
3. Send the package to:

Sender address:
Rune Jakobsen Design
Attention: Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde
Denmark

You are responsible for the costs of returning the item, unless it is a complaint.

Danish customers can order a return label via Shipmondo here (only applies to cancellations).

Once we have received the returned item, we will refund you the full purchase price.

Complaint

According to Danish purchase legislation, you have a two-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects. The warranty does not cover defects or wear and tear caused by improper use, damage or lack of maintenance.

If you wish to complain about an item, please contact us as soon as possible, but no later than 14 days after you have discovered the defect. In the event of a justified complaint, we will of course cover the costs of return shipping.

Legal and contact

Disclaimer and intellectual property rights

All products are sold as is. The customer is responsible for their safe and correct use. Rune-Jakobsen Design is not liable for damage resulting from misuse or incorrect use. All content on this website (texts, images, design) belongs to Rune-Jakobsen Design and may not be copied without written permission.

Company information

Rune Jakobsen Design
by Torben & Kari Rune-Jakobsen
Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum
9280 Storvorde, Denmark
CVR number: DK27029167
Norwegian VOEC: 2060051

Contact us

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Phone: (+45) 42 43 23 76
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk

30-Day Right of Withdrawal

You may notify us that you wish to withdraw from your purchase within 30 days of receiving the order. The right of withdrawal applies to all products, including products made in custom dimensions.

Returning an item

Contact us before returning the order. Items must be unused, undamaged and packed securely for transport. You may choose the return carrier, and return shipping is paid by the customer unless the return concerns an accepted defect or incorrect delivery.

Refund

We refund the full purchase price after the returned item has been received and checked. The refund is made to the original payment method.

Complaints and damage

If a product is damaged, defective or incorrect, contact us as soon as possible and include your order number and photographs. We will assess the case and arrange the appropriate solution.

Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk.

Customs, VAT and Duties

All orders are dispatched from Denmark. The way VAT, duties and import charges are handled depends on the delivery country.

European Union

Prices include the applicable VAT. There are no customs duties on deliveries within the EU.

United Kingdom

Prices are shown excluding UK VAT, which is added at checkout. Any duties handled through a DDP service are also shown and paid before dispatch.

United States

Orders are shipped DDP. Duties, tariffs and import charges are calculated and paid at checkout.

Other destinations

Checkout shows the tax and duty setup available for your destination. Where DDP is not offered, local taxes, duties or carrier fees may be charged on import.

Contact info@rune-jakobsen.dk if a carrier requests a charge that was already paid at checkout.