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Tenugui with New Year's Osechi (392)
Tenugui with New Year's Osechi (392)
Description
Osechi
Osechi has been practiced since the Heian period, during which they were dishes that were offered to god. Now, it is used to describe New Year's cuisine. Each dish has its' own meaning, and is traditionally Japanese.
"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.