RIENZOME
Rienzome Tenugui Cloth with Ukiyo-e Pattern "Waiting impatiently" (308)
Rienzome Tenugui Cloth with Ukiyo-e Pattern "Waiting impatiently" (308)
Description
Wait for me.
This tenugui from Rienzome feautures a beautiful Ukiyo-e picture of an Edo period courtesan. Finished with her dressing up and make up, she now makes small talk with whomever passes and impatiently waits for her next appointment to arrive.
"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.