Japanese tenugui have a natural home at a knife shop - the flat cotton weave takes traditional and contemporary designs equally well, and the range of motifs available in Japan is remarkable. We carry a rotating selection of designs chosen for their quality of printing and the strength of the image.
The Maneki-neko, or beckoning cat, is one of Japan most universally recognized good luck symbols, waving in fortune and prosperity from shop fronts and homes across the country. The motif has been popular in Japanese art and craft for over a century and translates naturally to the tenugui format, where it is both a functional towel and a cheerful decorative piece.
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 Maneki-neko, or beckoning cat, is one of Japan most universally recognized good luck symbols, waving in fortune and prosperity from shop fronts and homes across the country. The motif has been popular in Japanese art and craft for over a century and translates naturally to the tenugui format, where it is both a functional towel and a cheerful decorative piece.
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: Beckoning Cat (Maneki-neko)
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
