Towel dove folding: Instructions with photo and video
Hello! Are you looking for a creative way to present towels? Then our guide on folding a towel dove is just right for you! This elegant bird figure is not only a beautiful symbol of peace but also a wonderful decoration for special occasions such as baptisms, weddings, or simply as a loving gesture for your guests. With our simple step-by-step guide, you can create your own towel dove in just a few minutes.
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Folding a towel dove: Step-by-step guide with photos and comments
In all our folding guides, we only use materials that are available in every household or can be easily procured. For this cute towel dove, you only need a few things.
Required materials:
- 1 square blue towel (or another color of your choice)
- 1 large googly eye
- Some glue (if the eye is not self-adhesive)
Step-by-step guide:
Step 1:
As seen in the first picture, you start by preparing the towel. Lay your blue towel flat and fold it diagonally into a triangle. Then you need to shape the towel into a roll. After that, as shown in the video, you form the head from one end and fold the body of the dove from the other end.

Step 2:
In the second picture, you can see the finished towel dove. Attach the googly eye to the head of the dove. Make sure the wings stick out sideways and the body has a nice, round shape. Your towel dove is now complete and ready to serve as an elegant decoration!

Towel dove as a symbol and decoration
The folded towel dove is a beautiful symbol of peace and hope. It is perfect as a decoration for many occasions:
- As a table decoration at family gatherings
- As a suitable symbol at baptisms
- For wedding decoration in white
- As a special attention for your guests in the bathroom
- At Christmas as a peaceful decorative element
The delicate shape and friendly appearance of this folded dove create a warm and inviting atmosphere. You can experiment with different towel colors to create the perfect dove for your occasion.
Thank you for your interest!
We have created this simple guide with much love and hope that you have enjoyed folding the towel dove. If you're looking for more creative ideas, check out our categories Origami and DIY Ideas for Kids – there you will find many more inspiring projects for every occasion.
We wish you lots of fun folding your own towel doves and much joy in decorating!
From Vitalii Shynakov