手ぬぐい Tenugui ~ Japanese multifunctional hand towel.

Tenugui is a plain weave fabric made ​​of cotton that is used for bathing or washing the face.

The size of the Tenugui is roughly 90cm x 35cm.
The reason for this is that it is derived from the standards of cloth for a kimono.

Originally, Tenugui made ​​of cloth which remained when the other products made.

This cloth is not used only for wiping.

I'll tell how to use it to you.

Tenugui is beautiful and functional.

When bathing, it used for scrub a body.
As diapers of infants.
The fogged on head for avoid dust and sunlight.So, like a hat.

 

It wind up in a pregnant woman's belly to protect.
It was used as a bandage and tourniquet.And, it wet in order to lower the heat.
Tenugui stale was remaked as sandals.
Tenugui is used as a small furoshiki.Furoshiki is...

 

Some method is no longer used now,but there are many Tenugui lovers,it is indispensable to the festival and dance in Japan.

Now, Tenugui is selling as a souvenir at the shop including airport.
But,if given the opportunity, please try to join in the festival of Japan.
You may get a Tenugui to the proof that participated.