
Danica
Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel
This Danica jacquard tea towel, designed in Canada, is made from two layers of woven cotton featuring a retro floral and geometric pattern in mustard yellow and off-white with contrasting dark green edging. Sized at 20" x 28" (51 x 71 cm), it is intended for kitchen use such as drying dishes and general cleanup. The towel is easy-care, dries quickly, and can be machine washed and dried.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining
Product Insights
The Danica Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel's reversible double-layer weave resists fading and peeling, dries faster than terry cloth while shedding minimal lint after initial washes, and is softer and thicker than standard flat-weave cotton; however, its absorbency is intermediate, holding less water in exchange for quick drying, and first-wash shrinkage of 3-5% requires cold water and low heat care.
Verified claims
- Reversible design
- Made from two layers of 100% cotton woven together as a reversible double-layer jacquard, the towel has two finished, patterned faces; the integral jacquard weave resists fading, dries quickly, and lets you flip to a clean side.
- Pattern durability
- Jacquard-woven pattern won't fade or peel with washing.
- Reversibility
- Fully reversible, with the pattern appearing in an inverse colorway on the reverse side.
- Absorbency and drying
- Absorbency is intermediate: the towel holds less water than plush terry cloth but more than many flat-weave towels, and this tradeoff is what lets it dry faster than terry cloth.
- Lint shedding
- Sheds minimal lint after the first few washes; after that it is unlikely to leave noticeable fuzz on glassware or dark surfaces.
- Shrinkage
- First-wash shrinkage of 3-5% is minimized with cold water and low heat.
- Weave performance
- The jacquard double-layer weave dries faster and sheds less lint than terry cloth.
- Hand feel
- Softer and thicker than standard flat-weave cotton towels.
- Quick dry
- Dries faster than terry cloth, but holds less water.
- Machine care
- The towel is machine washable and can be tumble dried on low; expect 3-5% shrinkage in the first wash, which cold water and low heat help minimize.
- Size
- The tea towel measures 20 x 28 inches.
Product record
- Title
- Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel
- Brand
- Danica
- Price
- 16 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Quick-dry towel for light daily kitchen tasks
According to customer reviews summarized by an analyst, this thin woven towel works well for everyday light tasks like drying hands, wiping counters, and soaking up small messes, and its quick-drying fabric helps it stay fresh between uses. Reviewers note it isn't as absorbent as a traditional terry towel, so large spills or drying a full load of dishes may leave surfaces wetter. It's easy care — machine wash and dry — and reportedly holds its color and shape with minimal shrinkage.[1]
A decorative guest towel that earns compliments
Hang this Danica tea towel in a guest bathroom or kitchen when you want a hand towel that doubles as décor — reviewers describe the retro jacquard design and vivid colors as the main draw, with its soft texture earning compliments from guests. The top edge ties into a loop over a rod for display. Note that its thinner woven fabric suits light hand-wiping and decorative use rather than soaking up large spills.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel: Choose this for a decorative, design-forward towel: the woven jacquard pattern in mustard yellow on off-white with a contrasting green rolled edge is the main draw, and its soft two-layer cotton weave has been described by customers as feeling high-end and earning guest compliments. It suits light daily tasks like drying hands and wiping counters — the thin fabric dries quickly and is machine washable and dryable, holding color and shape best when fabric softener is skipped. Note that its lighter weight has moderate absorbency, so reviews indicate large spills or a full load of dishes may be better handled by a thicker terry towel.[1,2,3] | Patterned Jacquard Tea Towel: Choose this if you want a decorative cotton tea towel that doubles as a kitchen accent — its woven jacquard design (with lobster and rope motifs in pink, navy, and red on this colorway) is meant to add a pop of color to an oven door or utensil holder, and it includes a hidden back hanging loop and machine wash-and-dry care. Per customer-review analysis, the bold colors reportedly hold their hue after washing, and the absorbent cotton is used for streak-free dish and glassware drying, though the fabric is reported to shrink and wrinkle noticeably after the first wash or two, so it may need ironing to look neat. It measures 18 x 28 inches (46 x 71 cm) and is 100% cotton.[4,5] | Cats Jacquard Tea Towel: Choose this if you want a decorative 100% cotton tea towel with a crisply woven cat pattern that works as kitchen décor and a gift for cat lovers, while still handling everyday dish drying and quick spills. Per aggregated customer reviews, the lightweight cotton feels soft, dries quickly, and wipes glassware without streaks or lint. Note that shoppers who prefer heavy, plush towels may find it too lightweight, and the listed Patterned Black variant measures 18 by 28 inches with a hidden hanging loop and easy machine wash-and-dry care.[6] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A folded/draped jacquard tea towel hanging from a horizontal metal rod, showing a repeating floral and geometric pattern in mustard yellow and off-white with a narrow dark green border. The towel is folded with visible drape folds and a finished hem.
- Overall shape and hangRectangular tea towel folded and draped over a horizontal metal rod; two main hanging panels with soft vertical folds and a bottom curved hem visible on the right panel.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.13 · w 0.60 · h 0.73 (high) - Pattern compositionJacquard-style repeating design combining large stylized floral motifs and elongated leaf shapes interspersed with geometric bands of checkerboard squares and right-triangle motifs.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.62 (high) - Primary colors on fabricLarge areas of mustard yellow contrasted with off-white pattern fields across the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high) - Edge finishNarrow solid dark green hem/trim runs along the visible edges of the towel.
2 regions
x 0.59 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.58 (medium) - Fabric textureWoven jacquard texture visible with slightly raised pattern areas and a matte textile finish.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (medium) - Fold detail at topTop edge shows a tied loop over the rod creating a gathered knot where the towel is secured and folds cascade downward.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Kitchen lifestyle scene with a metal hanging rod, a wooden cutting board and a green ceramic pitcher on a neutral tabletop against a warm beige wall; soft directional lighting from left creates gentle shadows.
- Hanging hardwareHorizontal cylindrical metal rod with a round wall mount visible at left, rod appears polished stainless or chrome.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.11 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Wooden cutting board propTall paddle-shaped wooden cutting board hangs behind the towel, warm medium-brown wood grain with a rounded top and a hole for hanging tied with a cord.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.57 (high) - Ceramic pitcher propTall glossy green ceramic pitcher sits on the surface at lower left with a curved handle and reflective highlights.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.29 (high) - Background and surfaceSmooth warm beige wall background and a matte neutral countertop surface; soft left-side lighting produces subtle shadows under the props and towel.
- Lighting and shadowsDiffuse directional lighting from left creating soft highlight on pitcher and gentle cast shadows of cutting board and towel on the wall.
Colors
mustard yellow· main pattern fields#937C64off-white· pattern contrast areas#F2ECE4dark green· edge trim#734303- Overall shape and hangRectangular tea towel folded and draped over a horizontal metal rod; two main hanging panels with soft vertical folds and a bottom curved hem visible on the right panel.
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Product
Close-up of a folded jacquard tea towel showing woven graphic pattern in mustard yellow on an off-white ground, with a dark olive green stitched rolled edge. Visible weave texture and layered folds are present.
- Overall fabric constructionWoven jacquard cloth with visible textured weave; pattern colors are formed by woven threads rather than printed surface.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.05 · w 0.94 · h 0.90 (high) - Folded layoutTowel displayed with multiple soft folds and one prominent curved fold running diagonally from upper center toward lower right, showing front and reverse of the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.65 · h 0.70 (high) - Edge finishNarrow rolled edge finished with dense overlock stitching in a dark olive green thread running along the towel perimeter visible on the folded edge.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.13 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Graphic motif - floralLarge stylized flower motif in mustard yellow with off-white negative-space center and simple line details visible near lower center of image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.67 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - Graphic motif - elongated shapesElongated organic pod or leaf shapes in mustard yellow with thin off-white line details visible on the folded top layer.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Graphic motif - geometric blocksChecker and triangle-like geometric blocks in mustard yellow on off-white forming a patterned field seen on both top and underside of the fold.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral beige surface with soft directional lighting from upper left creating gentle shadows and highlights on fabric folds.
- Background surfaceFlat neutral beige background surface visible at right and under fabric, smooth matte finish.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting creates subtle shadows along folds and a slight specular highlight on raised fabric areas, indicating diffuse studio light.
- Shot compositionClose-up cropped composition focusing on pattern and edge detail; corners of the towel extend beyond frame indicating partial view.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
mustard yellow· pattern fill#B39C8Boff-white· ground/negative spacedark olive green· stitched edge- Overall fabric constructionWoven jacquard cloth with visible textured weave; pattern colors are formed by woven threads rather than printed surface.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4191359 | Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel - Patterned Black - 20"x28" | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4507376 | Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel - Green - 20"x28" | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4191360 | Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel - Pine/bottle Green - 20"x28" | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4564883 | Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel - Patterned Red - 20"x28" | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4031057 | Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel - Ochre Yellow - 20"x28" | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4191361 | Retro Nature Jacquard Tea Towel - Patterned Orange - 20"x28" | CA$16.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
21 total21 reviews · out of 5
Souple, couleur et motifs intéressants
Pas encore utilisé, donc ne peut dire s’il absorbe bien l’eau
Great quality
Great quality
J’adore!
J’adore!
Beau motif et pratique
Ils essuient bien après deux lavages. Je suis satisfaite
Superbe produit
les produits Danica sont toujours de belle qualité et bien pensé. j'utilise comme essui-main et je n'ai que des compliments de la part de mes invités.
Lovely towel
Beautiful high quality towel.
My favourite tea towels
Beautiful design and great quality (thin layers but very absorbent).
Beautiful
doesn't absorb much, but love color and design 😍
Material very thin
Need more substance to be an effective hand or dish towel.
J'aime !
Je men étais procuré un premier lors d'un achat précédent. J'en achète un deuxième. J'aime le motif coloré et original. Je trouve qu'il absorbe correctement. Il est bon à savoir qu'on n'ajoute jamais d'assouplissant liquide ou en feuilles au lavage ou séchage de linges à vaisselle ou de serviettes. Ça nuit à leur capacité d'absorption.
Juste wow!
Très doux et style funky! J'adore!
Great print
I love the print. The towel is quite thin and not super absorbent. It looks great and is fine to quickly wipe your hand in something.
Nice tea towels
Look nice and wash well
Beautiful pop of colour in my kitchen
Great quality and beautiful design
J'adore
Super beau et essuie bien!
tea towel
Beautiful color and design, but I can't comment on the functionality or washability as it was given as a gift.
Beautiful and high quality
Feel and look premium
EXACTLY AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED
I was so excited about these tea towels and wasn’t disappointed! They are exactly as they looked online!
J’adore !
Joli motif !
Incredible fabric
The colours and design of this whole series of jacquard tea towels are beautiful. They did not shrink too badly. They’re a little less absorbent than the French jacquard tea towels I have, but at half the cost it’s not a deal breaker.
Love it!
I love that the size bigger than most and how beautiful the color and pattern it has