Rienzome Tenugui Cloth with Ukiyo-e Pattern of a young lady (304)
Description
Rare love.
This tenugui from Rienzome feautures a beautiful Ukiyo-e picture of a well off young woman. From her Kimono to her hair ornaments, it is clear that this lady is from a rich family. The description of the original painting suggest love is hard to come by for women raised in a protective rich family...
"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.