Tenugui are often described as "Japanese cotton (hand) towels". This short description does not do their versatility and cultural history justice! Handmade and hand-painted, these reusable and biodegradable cloths come in an endless range of colors, prints and designs. Tenugui are not only used as hand towels and handkerchiefs, but also function as fashion items (such as scarves or hair accessories), eco-friendly gift wrapping, handmade souvenirs from Japan, absorbent sweat bands during summer and martial arts padding (such as kendo). Of course, you can also admire their beauty and your favorite pattern, such as floral, animal or nostalgic designs, by hanging them on your wall and adding a Japanese touch to your room. 
However you choose to use them, tenugui make for a great investment and a beautiful way to celebrate Japanese culture.  

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  • Tenugui with a Rope Pattern (954)

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    Tenugui with a Rope Pattern (954)

    This Rienzome tenugui cloth features thick ropes made of plant fiber as traditionally used in Japan. "Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation fails to cover their versatility and cultural significance. Tenugui are not only...
    $10.16
  • Tenugui with Bold Flowers (3000)

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    Tenugui with Bold Flowers (3000)

    Bold Flowers. This tenugui is one of Rienzome's bolder design with large, bold, colorful flowers. It will stand out both in Western and Japanese rooms and makes a for a gorgeous present or gift wrap. "Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel",...
    $10.89
  • Tenugui with Koubai Plum Tree (08-250)

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    Tenugui with Koubai Plum Tree (08-250)

    Koubai. Plum flowers are very popular in Japan and beautifully portrayed on this tenugui. "Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation fails to cover their versatility and cultural significance. Tenugui are not only used as...
    $10.89
  • Rienzome Tenugui Cloth with Umebachi pattern (621)

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    Rienzome Tenugui Cloth with Umebachi pattern (621)

    UmebachiA beautiful, black and white tenugui with classic Umebachi flower pattern. "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...
    $8.71
  • Tenugui with "Kitchen Tools" (748) *last items*
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    Tenugui with "Kitchen Tools" (748) *last items*

    Tenugui Kitchen. This Tenugui towel features a range of typical Japanese kitchen tools such as knifes, traditional rice cookers and bowls. It is a nice decoration of your kitchen or an suitable accessory for people who like to cook Japanese cuisine...
    $8.71
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  • Tenugui with a row of Traditional Houses (427) *last ones*

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    Tenugui with a row of Traditional Houses (427) *last ones*

    Houses A simple, yet beautiful tenugui that portrays a long row of traditional Japanese houses that create a unique and nostalgic feeling. A beautiful and elegant wall decoration that creates a Japanese touch to your home or office. "Tenugui" is often...
    $8.91
  • Tenugui with Cheerful Sunflower Pattern (953)

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    Tenugui with Cheerful Sunflower Pattern (953)

    Sunflowers. This colorful tenugui portrays cheerful, yellow sunflowers. It is a cute pattern and makes for a great Japanese-style gift. "Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation fails to cover their versatility and...
    $8.71
  • Tenugui with Collage of Kabuki Patterns (661)

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    Tenugui with Collage of Kabuki Patterns (661)

    Kabuki ElementsKabuki theater often makes use of specific traditional pattern in decorations and costumes. This Tenugui cloth features a collection of a handful of those patterns typical to Kabuki."Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but...
    $8.71
  • Tenugui with Fish Lures (733)

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    Tenugui with Fish Lures (733)

    Fishy.This Tenugui is perfect for anyone who likes fishing as it features many different kinds of fish lures."Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation fails to cover their versatility and cultural significance. Tenugui are...
    $10.16
  • Tenugui with Sushi (981)

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    Tenugui with Sushi (981)

    Sushi Cloth.This tenugui towel features nigiri sushi. The blue patterns on white background are very refreshing and fit very will to the theme of fresh sushi. "Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation fails to cover their...
    $8.71
  • Tenugui with Umbrellas (1200)

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    Tenugui with Umbrellas (1200)

    Umbrella ella ella.This Tenugui cloth from Rienzome features Japanese schematic white umbrellas on a black background."Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation fails to cover their versatility and cultural significance...
    $10.16
  • "Rienzome Tenugui Cloth with Fireflies on Dewy Lawn (T-106)"

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    "Rienzome Tenugui Cloth with Fireflies on Dewy Lawn (T-106)"

    Rienzome is the brand name of traditional cloth maker TODAYA, established in 1872, currently run by the 6th generation. ???Rien??? means the people of Kabuki and traditional dancing, and the brand name therefore refers to this world as they have always...
    $10.89
  • BENRIDO Year of the Tiger Tenugui
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    BENRIDO Year of the Tiger Tenugui

    Collotype is an interesting fusion between French and Japanese discoveries. The printing process was discovered in France, about 150 years ago. It was a new style of printing that combines photography and printmaking and the results are one-of-a-kind...
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  • Purple Rienzome Tenugui with Patterns of Morning Glory Flowers (838)

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    Purple Rienzome Tenugui with Patterns of Morning Glory Flowers (838)

    Morning Glory.The deep purple color of this tenugui cloth makes a deep and strong impression. The white morning glory flowers are a beautiful contrast on the deep purple background."Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation...
    $8.71
  • Rienome Tenugui with Kabuki Actor "SUKEROKU" (315)
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    Rienome Tenugui with Kabuki Actor "SUKEROKU" (315)

    SUKEROKU. This tenugui cloth features a kabuki actor in a scene with falling sakura petals. The motif very well shows the dynamics of beauty of kabuki theater."Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel", but this translation fails to cover their...
    $13.07
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  • Rienzome Hand-dyed Cotton Fabric with "KAMAWANU" (YM-3001), 12 Meters

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    Rienzome Hand-dyed Cotton Fabric with "KAMAWANU" (YM-3001), 12 Meters

    Durable cotton, 100% Made in Japan. Humidity, sweat, rain, may impact the quality of the fabric in the long run. Please be careful when washing and wash separately from other colors. Shape it and dry carefully after washing - a little shrinking may occur...
    $132.38
  • Rienzome Hand-dyed Cotton Fabric with Grapes (LY-1526), 12 Meters

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    Rienzome Hand-dyed Cotton Fabric with Grapes (LY-1526), 12 Meters

    Durable cotton, 100% Made in Japan. Humidity, sweat, rain, may impact the quality of the fabric in the long run. Please be careful when washing and wash separately from other colors. Shape it and dry carefully after washing - a little shrinking may occur...
    $136.53
  • Rienzome Plain White Tenugui to Dye Yourself

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    Rienzome Plain White Tenugui to Dye Yourself

    This cloth is for those who want to make their own tenugui towel. It has been bleached in perfect white, so that it will easily show colors and gradations, and is cut to the typical Tenugui width of 36cm."Tenugui" is often translated as "Japanese towel",...
    $2.90
  • Rienzome Tenugui "Tanabata Festival" (297)

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    Rienzome Tenugui "Tanabata Festival" (297)

    Make a Wish.This Tenugui from Rienzome features the Tanabata festival that takes place in summer. People write wishes on colorful pieces of paper and hang them on bamboo. This tenugui shows a bamboo tree with these papers in front of a Japanese castle...
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The edges of tenugui are not hemmed. The raveling edges allow the cloth to be wringed and dry better, and the raveling will stop by itself.

 

As the tenugui are hand painted and reliant on weather conditions , temperature and humidity, even tenugui painted at the same time will differ slightly in print and intensity.