Tenugui Towel - Cloisonné | Kamawanu

Rectangular, multifunctional cotton cloth with unhemmed edges
Pattern: Cloisonné pattern
Manufacturer: Kamawanu, Tokyo
Material: 100% hand-dyed cotton
Dimensions: 33x90 cm
Made in Japan

A tenugui is a traditional Japanese cotton cloth that has served a wide variety of purposes for centuries. The thin, quick-drying cloths were originally used to wipe sweat and water from the face and hands or for washing the body when bathing. However, they were also worn on the head to protect against cold, heat or dust, as well as an accessory at celebrations. Whether in the kitchen, in the bathroom, as a table runner in the dining room or for wrapping objects, the soft, multifunctional cloths, patterned all over and on both sides, are a beautiful and practical splash of colour in any home.

Kamawanu was founded in Tokyo in 1987 and specialises in the production of tenugui. The cloths are dyed using the "Chusen" technique, which dates back to the Meiji period. With this dyeing technique, the fabric panels are hand-dyed through and through, so that the patterns are visible on both sides. Since its inception, Kamawanu has designed over 500 tenugui patterns, making an important contribution to the preservation and transmission of traditional dyeing craftsmanship.