Tenugui with Setsubun Devil (281)
Description
Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!
In Japan, the last day of winter is celebrated with "Osetsubun". With a bean scattering ceremony, good luck is welcomed in, whereas evil - in the form of the "devil", is told to move out. This tenugui shows one of those devils, facing away; thus turning away evil!
"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
Size: 37 x 90 cm (14,5 "x 35,4")
Dyeing method: Chusen dyeing