Tenugui with Sideways Koinobori (331)

Koinobori
The well-known figure of a large koi swimming in the clear sky represents the celebration of boy's growth and is often seen at festivals. The powerful image is popular on both traditional and modern prints and this unique tenugui is sideways, so they mimic the fish flags hanging on poles during festivals that flutter in the wind.

"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.