Tenugui earn their keep as kitchen towels, hand towels, headbands, gift wrap, and wall hangings all at once. The flat cotton weave is thinner and lighter than terrycloth, dries faster, and takes on designs that would look muddy on a looped pile fabric. They also make excellent gifts precisely because they are useful rather than decorative-only.
Ebisu is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology - the god of fishermen, luck, and workingmen - and the whale association comes from the fishing tradition that Ebisu is said to protect. This illustrated design brings a storytelling quality to the tenugui format, with enough visual interest to earn a spot on the 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.
Ebisu is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology - the god of fishermen, luck, and workingmen - and the whale association comes from the fishing tradition that Ebisu is said to protect. This illustrated design brings a storytelling quality to the tenugui format, with enough visual interest to earn a spot on the 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: Ebisu Whale
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
