Japanese tenugui have a natural home at a knife shop - the flat cotton weave takes traditional and contemporary designs equally well, and the range of motifs available in Japan is remarkable. We carry a rotating selection of designs chosen for their quality of printing and the strength of the image.
The eggplant, or nasu, holds a special place in Japanese new year tradition - dreaming of Mt. Fuji, a hawk, and an eggplant on the first night of the new year is considered the luckiest possible omen. The vegetable has appeared in Japanese art and craft for centuries, and this design brings it to the tenugui format with a bold, direct quality that suits the kitchen particularly well.
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 eggplant, or nasu, holds a special place in Japanese new year tradition - dreaming of Mt. Fuji, a hawk, and an eggplant on the first night of the new year is considered the luckiest possible omen. The vegetable has appeared in Japanese art and craft for centuries, and this design brings it to the tenugui format with a bold, direct quality that suits the kitchen particularly well.
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: Purple Eggplant (Nasu)
- Color: Purple / White
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
