Tenugui are traditional Japanese cotton towels, flat woven, thin, and completely unlike a Western terrycloth towel. They dry fast, feel light in hand, and are versatile enough to use as a hand towel, kitchen cloth, headband, gift wrap, or wall hanging. Many people collect them for the designs alone.
The octopus, or tako, is one of Japan most beloved marine subjects - it appears in woodblock prints, ceramics, textiles, and street food culture alike. This tenugui renders the subject in the bold, graphic style that suits the format, with enough visual presence to work equally well on a kitchen hook or a wall.
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 octopus, or tako, is one of Japan most beloved marine subjects - it appears in woodblock prints, ceramics, textiles, and street food culture alike. This tenugui renders the subject in the bold, graphic style that suits the format, with enough visual presence to work equally well on a kitchen hook or a wall.
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: Octopus (Tako)
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
