{"product_id":"kenema-moon-rabbit-tenugui-traditional-hand-dyed-cloth-towel-35-90cm","title":"Kenema Moon Rabbit Tenugui Traditional Hand Dyed Cloth Towel 35 x 90cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kenema Moon Rabbit Tenugui is a traditional Japanese hand-dyed cloth featuring a beautiful, traditional scene reminiscent of autumn leaves around the time of Tsukimi, Japan's moon-viewing festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design adds a cute, colorful touch to a traditional tenugui making it suitable for both practical use and decorative display.　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted using the chū-sen dyeing technique, each tenugui is hand-dyed, resulting in slight variations that highlight the uniqueness of every piece. The fabric used is a special bleached cotton known as \"tokubun,\" which offers a soft texture and excellent absorbency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenema aims to integrate traditional Japanese textiles into everyday life, encouraging more frequent and casual use of items like tenugui and furoshiki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tenugui embodies that philosophy, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Tenugui?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oldest Tenugui was found in an ancient tomb dating back to AD 300. It became popular among the common people when samurais started using Tenugui under their kabuto (helmets) to absorb sweat from the Kamakura period to the Edo period. During the Edo period, Tenugui gained widespread popularity, and people became interested in their designs. Women used them to wrap their hair, Kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers made personalized Tenugui as business cards, and samurais used them to wrap their swords. Tenugui remains a beloved part of traditional Japanese culture and is still appreciated today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use Tenugui\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui can be used in many different ways. Here are some suggestions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a towel, cover, or bandana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap items such as glass bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap greeting cards or presents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang on the wall as an interior decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a sheet when having a picnic outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions For Tenugui\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth becomes softer the more you use it, and water absorption also improves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ends of tenugui are not sewn, allowing them to dry easily and quickly when hung (it is recommended not to use a dryer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tenugui can become discolored easily, please wash your hands often when first handling a tenugui.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the tenugui only after it has completely dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 35 x 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton (tokubun bleached cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Chū-sen dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Due to hand-dyeing, slight bleeding and variation may occur. Each item is unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maruwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50801937973568,"sku":"MRWA-TENGUI-53005","price":13.28,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5712\/5440\/files\/Kenema-Moon-Rabbit-Tenugui-Traditional-Hand-Dyed-Cloth-Towel-35-x-90cm-1-2025-06-23T08_00_42.724Z.jpg?v=1750665733","url":"https:\/\/japanesetaste.ch\/products\/kenema-moon-rabbit-tenugui-traditional-hand-dyed-cloth-towel-35-90cm","provider":"Japanese Taste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}