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.
Pandas have a beloved place in Japanese popular culture - Ueno Zoo in Tokyo has been home to giant pandas since the 1970s, and panda merchandise has been a fixture of Japanese gift culture ever since. This design brings the subject to the tenugui format with a playful, cheerful energy that makes it a natural gift for anyone who appreciates the format.
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.
Pandas have a beloved place in Japanese popular culture - Ueno Zoo in Tokyo has been home to giant pandas since the 1970s, and panda merchandise has been a fixture of Japanese gift culture ever since. This design brings the subject to the tenugui format with a playful, cheerful energy that makes it a natural gift for anyone who appreciates the format.
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: Pandas
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
