Tenugui Towel - Tatami | Kamawanu

Rectangular, multifunctional cotton cloth with unfinished edges

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 color in any home.

Kamawanu was founded in Tokyo in 1987 and specializes in the production of Tenugui. The cloths are dyed using the so-called "Chusen" technique, which dates back to the Meiji era. In this dyeing technique, the fabric panels are dyed by hand, so that the patterns are visible on both sides. Since its existence, Kamawanu has designed over 500 Tenugui patterns and thus makes an important contribution to the preservation and transmission of the traditional dyeing craft.