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.
Japanese armor, or yoroi, is one of the most recognizable symbols of the samurai tradition and has been a subject of painting, sculpture, and textile design for centuries. This tenugui renders the armor motif with bold, graphic confidence - it is the kind of design that earns a second look on the wall as much as in daily use.
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.
Japanese armor, or yoroi, is one of the most recognizable symbols of the samurai tradition and has been a subject of painting, sculpture, and textile design for centuries. This tenugui renders the armor motif with bold, graphic confidence - it is the kind of design that earns a second look on the wall as much as in daily use.
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: Japanese Armor (Yoroi)
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
