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.
The hexagon pattern, known as kikko in Japanese, is one of the oldest and most widely used geometric motifs in Japanese design - appearing on armor, fabric, ceramics, and lacquerware for over a thousand years. The interlocking hexagons suggest strength and resilience, which is part of what has made this pattern so enduring, and the green colorway gives this tenugui a fresh, clean presence.
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 hexagon pattern, known as kikko in Japanese, is one of the oldest and most widely used geometric motifs in Japanese design - appearing on armor, fabric, ceramics, and lacquerware for over a thousand years. The interlocking hexagons suggest strength and resilience, which is part of what has made this pattern so enduring, and the green colorway gives this tenugui a fresh, clean presence.
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: Green Hexagon (Kikko Pattern)
- Color: Green
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
