Tenugui with Watermelon (1325)
Description
Suika!
This Tenugui cloth features a big, delicious looking watermelon. Watermelon, or "Suika" in Japanese, is a strong symbol for summer in Japan, where the sweet, juicy treat is enjoyed by both kids and adult and used in a game called "suika wari" - which has the players spin around blindfolded and then having to hit the watermelon through the directions of cheering friends and 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.
Producer: Rienzome
Material: 100% cotton
Size: 37 x 90 cm (14,5 "x 35,4")
Dyeing method: Chusen dyeing