Tenugui with Holly Olive (13-893)
Description
False Holly.
'Osmanthus heterophyllus' is flowering plant in the olive family native to South Japan and in the past used as a symbol used by Samurai to guard themselves from evil spirits. In the West it is often displayed during Christmas!
"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.