Rienzome Tenugui Cloth with Bright Morning Glory Flowers (248)

Asagao
Introduced from China during the Nara period, Asagao - or morning glory, have become a representative symbol for summer in Japan. The bright colors on a light blue cloth make for a cheerful, powerful tenugui.

"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.