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.
Goldfish, or kingyo, hold a special place in Japanese summer culture - goldfish scooping games at festivals, goldfish kept in outdoor basins, goldfish rendered in hundreds of variations across art and craft. This design captures the flowing fins and vivid coloring of the subject in the flat, graphic style that suits tenugui printing particularly well.
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.
Goldfish, or kingyo, hold a special place in Japanese summer culture - goldfish scooping games at festivals, goldfish kept in outdoor basins, goldfish rendered in hundreds of variations across art and craft. This design captures the flowing fins and vivid coloring of the subject in the flat, graphic style that suits tenugui printing particularly well.
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: Goldfish (Kingyo)
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
