Mona Lisa Jacquard Tea Towel

"The Mona Lisa is beautiful, inexpressibly beautiful, and we stare at it, and she stares at us" ~ Katherine Anne Porter

Woven by Garnier-Thiebaut, the renowned family-owned manufacturer founded in the Vosges region of France in 1833, this charming jacquard tea towel pays tribute to perhaps the world's most beloved painting. Long favored by fine restaurants and discerning home cooks alike, Garnier-Thiebaut linens are admired for their luxurious cotton, vibrant color, and remarkable durability.

Here, Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic sitter receives a wonderfully playful transformation. Rendered in intricate woven detail, the familiar Mona Lisa gazes serenely from beneath a fanciful crown of flowers, bedecked with elaborate jewels worthy of a Renaissance beauty. A brilliant border of sunny yellow, vivid orange, and vivid purple and pink surrounds her portrait, while cheerful citrus motifs add another distinctly Mediterranean flourish. The result is at once instantly recognizable and entirely unexpected—a colorful celebration of a masterpiece that has fascinated the world for more than five centuries.

Whether displayed in the kitchen or put to work drying dishes after a favorite meal, this handsome tea towel celebrates the enduring connection between French craftsmanship and one of art's most enduring masterpieces. A charming gift for an art lover, Francophile, it brings a wonderfully unexpected touch of the Louvre wherever it goes.

100% cotton.  Machine wash cool with like colors. Tumble dry low or for best results allow towel to air dry. These densely woven jacquard towels will become even more absorbent with each wash. 30" x 22".