Fraya Tree
How to care for your Tenugui
The ends of Tenugui will fray when you first start using your Tenugui
Chop!
Simply cut the strings off with scissors
Enjoy Wabi-Sabi
Fraying will eventually stop over time and turn into natural fringes ("fray")
Ends of Tenugui are purposefully left raw and unstitched
Tenugui will get softer the more you use it and wash it
What is Tenugui?
Tenugui (pronounced: Tae-noo-gooey) is a precious piece of cotton fabric functional for limitlessly versatile objectives
Tea/ Dish Towel
Dries quickly
Hand Towel
Brightens the mood
Coaster
Practical and pretty
Baby Towel
Soft enough for baby's skin
Dinner Napkin
Festive
Scarf
One and only original piece
Headband
Bold statement in style
Washcloth
Dries quickly and hygienic
Placemat
Suitable for picnic as well
Table Runner
Gorgeous table setup
Lens Wipe
You can cut your Tenugui into any size you like
PC Wipe/ Duster
Keep your laptop free from dust
Wall Art
Pretty enough to frame in
Luggage Accessory
Mark your luggage with style
Book Cover
Protect your favorite book
Table Wipe
Handy and light
Gift Wrap
Luxury gift wrap without wasting paper wrapping materials
..and many more
You can cut your Tenugui into any size you like. Sky is the limit.
Why are the ends of Tenugui left unstitched?
They are purposefully left raw and unstitched. It stops fraying once you start using them over and over.
Dries quicker
Tenugui was often used as a washcloth in the old Edo-era Japan. Without the ends stitched and cut raw, they dry much quicker.
Hygienic
Tenugui is an eco-friendly alternative used as tea/dish towels instead of paper towels in Japan. By keeping the ends unstitched, it prevents bacterial growth in the kitchen.
Functional
In the old days, people used Tenugui also as an emergency bandage. By keeping the ends unstitched, it made Tenugui easier to hand-rip into smaller sizes and utilize for multiple purposes.
Handwashing in hot water is recommended to maintain Tenugui's color vibrancy and form, and especially the first time you wash it in order to prevent the colors transferring to other items in the washing machine.