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 dragonfly, or tombo, has been a symbol of strength, agility, and good fortune in Japan since ancient times. It appears throughout Japanese art, architecture, and textile design, and the motif printed on a deep navy background gives this tenugui a bold, traditional character that works particularly well as a wall display.
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 dragonfly, or tombo, has been a symbol of strength, agility, and good fortune in Japan since ancient times. It appears throughout Japanese art, architecture, and textile design, and the motif printed on a deep navy background gives this tenugui a bold, traditional character that works particularly well as a wall display.
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: Dragonflies (Tombo) on Navy
- Color: Navy
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
