Tenugui are traditional Japanese cotton towels, flat-woven, thin, and completely unlike a Western terrycloth towel. They dry fast, feel light in hand, and are versatile enough to use as a hand towel, kitchen cloth, headband, gift wrap, or wall hanging. Many people collect them for the designs alone.
The owl, or fukurou, is considered a lucky symbol in Japan - the word is a near-homophone for several auspicious phrases, including one meaning hardship will not come. The night owl design renders the subject with a warm, illustrative quality that works particularly well as an evening kitchen companion or a decorative piece for a reading nook.
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: 100% Cotton
Design: Night Owls (Fukurou) on Navy
Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
The owl, or fukurou, is considered a lucky symbol in Japan - the word is a near-homophone for several auspicious phrases, including one meaning hardship will not come. The night owl design renders the subject with a warm, illustrative quality that works particularly well as an evening kitchen companion or a decorative piece for a reading nook.
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.
