The tenugui has been part of Japanese daily life for centuries, used as a hand towel, kitchen cloth, work bandana, and decorative object all at once. Unlike thick Western terrycloth, the flat cotton weave dries almost immediately and softens with each wash, making it one of those simple tools that turns out to be genuinely useful in a dozen different situations.
The lotus is one of the most enduring symbols in Japanese and broader East Asian art and culture, representing purity, beauty, and the idea of rising above difficult circumstances. This design brings that classic motif to the tenugui format in a clean, traditional style.
Care Instructions: Dyed tenugui may fade slightly during the first two or three washes, so wash separately the first time using a gentle detergent. After washing, squeeze lightly to smooth out wrinkles and allow the towel to air dry. Both ends are intentionally left unhemmed in the traditional tenugui style and will fray slightly over time - simply trim loose threads as needed. The fraying will naturally stop and form a soft edge.
The lotus is one of the most enduring symbols in Japanese and broader East Asian art and culture, representing purity, beauty, and the idea of rising above difficult circumstances. This design brings that classic motif to the tenugui format in a clean, traditional style.
Care Instructions: Dyed tenugui may fade slightly during the first two or three washes, so wash separately the first time using a gentle detergent. After washing, squeeze lightly to smooth out wrinkles and allow the towel to air dry. Both ends are intentionally left unhemmed in the traditional tenugui style and will fray slightly over time - simply trim loose threads as needed. The fraying will naturally stop and form a soft edge.
- Made in Japan
- Material: Cotton
- Design: Lotus Flower
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
