Tenugui with "Rabbit in the Moon" (258)

Rabbit on the Moon.
This is a typical autumn tenugui when Japanese contemplate the beauty of the moon. Due to an ancient take that a rabbit lives in the moon, the motif of a rabbit and the moon is very popular in Japanese art.

"Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation fails to cover their versatility and cultural significance. Tenugui are not only used as hand towels and handkerchiefs, but also function as fashion items, gift wrapping, souvenirs, sweat bands and padding (e.g. in the martial arts kendo), and of course as decorative items due to their often beautiful, funny or nostalgic patterns.

Please be aware that tenugui cloth by default never are hemmed, which allows them to dry very quickly.

Producer: Rienzome

Material: 100% cotton

Dimensions: 37 x 90cm (14.5" x 35.4")

Dyeing Method: Chusen dyeing