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.
Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are the most celebrated seasonal symbol in Japan - the subject of poetry, festivals, songs, and countless works of art across every period of Japanese history. This design uses a small repeat pattern that captures the delicate scale of actual cherry blossoms, with a quiet elegance that suits either daily use or display.
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.
Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are the most celebrated seasonal symbol in Japan - the subject of poetry, festivals, songs, and countless works of art across every period of Japanese history. This design uses a small repeat pattern that captures the delicate scale of actual cherry blossoms, with a quiet elegance that suits either daily use or display.
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: Small Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
