Description
The use of tenugui (a type of traditional Japanese towel) existed from about the Nara Period (710-794). They are flat-woven cotton cloths. Their length are about 100 cm. They can be used in various ways other than just drying hands. They are used for various purposes, including drying hands, bodies, covering heads, washing bodies, drying dishes, or as aprons. It is also good for display. Tenugui towels are perfect as souvenirs. It is folded like a book, and can be used as book as towel. Do not leave wet, because the colors might fade or its color may stain other things.
Tenugui Towel Picture Book Kyoto
This is a Tenugui folded as a picture book. If you solve the string, it will be a normal Tenugui, if you fold, it will be a picture book. Please enjoy the unique Tenugui.
【Specification】
・Size 9.3 × 16.8 cm
( When unfolded / Size 34 × 90 cm)
・Material: Cotton 100%
・Weigt 40 g
・Made in Japan
Tenugui Towel Picture of Sakura Maiko
Tenugui Towel Picture of Red Maple Maiko Black
This is dyed using “Nassen” technique which is a traditional dyeing way of Yokohama (Kanagawa pref.) The characteristic of “Nassen” dyeing is colorful and variety of patterns. It has excellent water absorbability and become soft touch as you use.
※Note: The edges are untrimmed, so it gets frayed at first. Please cut off then. Also the colors will fade a little. Please do not leave as it wet.
【 Specification】
・Size: 90 × 34 cm
・Material: Cotton 100%
・Weigt: 40 g
・Made in Japan
Product Type: KITCHEN AND DINING
Collection: TABLE LINEN > TENUGUI
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