Tenugui travel well, store flat, and make genuinely thoughtful gifts for anyone who appreciates Japanese craft. The flat cotton weave is lighter and faster drying than terrycloth, and the unhemmed ends are traditional rather than unfinished - they soften over time into a natural fringe that becomes part of the character of the towel.
Mt. Fuji is the most recognizable symbol in Japan, depicted in art since at least the Heian period and most famously in Hokusai thirty-six views of the mountain. The tenugui format suits the subject perfectly - the flat cotton weave and high-contrast printing bring the same bold, graphic quality found in the best ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Few designs travel better as a gift or keepsake.
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.
Mt. Fuji is the most recognizable symbol in Japan, depicted in art since at least the Heian period and most famously in Hokusai thirty-six views of the mountain. The tenugui format suits the subject perfectly - the flat cotton weave and high-contrast printing bring the same bold, graphic quality found in the best ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Few designs travel better as a gift or keepsake.
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: Mt. Fuji (Fujisan)
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
