Nijiyura Chusen Gauze Tenugui Scarf - Sunset

Nijiyura cotton Tenugui cloth, hand-dyed by a traditional Chusen technique.

Tenugui are multi-purpose cotton cloths that can be used to wrap bento boxes (lunch boxes) or gifts, serve as napkins, be worn as an accessory (scarf or bandana), as interior decoration and in many other ways.

Tenugui literally means "hand dry", but despite being traditionally used for this purpose, they are delicate and beautifully decorated.

Nijiyura tenugui are hand dyed using the traditional Chu-sen method developed in Osaka during the Meiji era. Since this period, tenugui have also been widely used in many traditional Japanese performing arts.

Gauze tenugui cloth have a soft and weightless feeling. This long gauze tenugui is perfect as a scarf. Unlike other tenugui cloth, the narrower edges of gauze tenugui are hemmed.

- Size: Approx 35cm x 178cm
- Material: Cotton 100%
- Care: We recommended that you hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent to prolong their life
- Made in Osaka, Japan