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.
Yuuka San is an artist whose woodblock print work has a natural connection to the tenugui format - both share an appreciation for flat, precise design and the qualities of traditional Japanese printmaking. She made this tenugui from her past woodblock prints specifically for us, and the supply is limited.
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.
Yuuka San is an artist whose woodblock print work has a natural connection to the tenugui format - both share an appreciation for flat, precise design and the qualities of traditional Japanese printmaking. She made this tenugui from her past woodblock prints specifically for us, and the supply is limited.
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: Yuuka San Woodblock Print
- Length: 90 cm (35 inches)
- Width: 35 cm (13.75 inches)
- Finish: Unhemmed ends (traditional tenugui style)
