Kyoto (hand-printed) Tenugui towel, Iris and iris x pale flower color, Miyako Modan

This hand-printed tenugui towel delicately depicts the wax plum and pussy willow flowers that bloom at the Imperial Palace as winter flowers of Kyoto .

What is hand printing?

Hand printing is a method in which a stencil is made for each color and the color paste is applied to the fabric one color at a time using a spatula.

This requires the skilled technique of measuring the degree of dye penetration. The delicacy of the patterns and the penetration of the colors are unique to Kyo-Yuzen hand printing.

How to use a tenugui

[Instead of a towel or handkerchief]

Use it to wipe your hands and face, or to wipe dishes and hand towels.

[Wrap around head and neck]

You can wear it around your head or neck to protect yourself from the sun and absorb sweat .

[Wrapping]

For wrapping lunch boxes or carrying plastic bottles.
Also great as a tissue box cover or book cover.

[As packaging]

It can be used as a stylish and eco-friendly gift wrapping.

[As interior decoration]

Use it as a tapestry or frame it to accent your room.
It can also be used as a noren or curtain to provide privacy or as a partition.

[Bag handle cover]

Wrap it around the handle for a stylish look.
It can also be used as a cover to hide the contents of your bag.

[ Tablecloth]

Great for accenting your dining table. Also great as a placemat or coaster.

[For travel]

It is thin and lightweight, making it easy to carry and convenient to use when traveling.

Size: Approx. 90cm x 35cm

Material: 100% cotton (Tokuoka)

[Care instructions]

If there are any frayed ends on either side, cut them off with scissors. After washing a few times (2-3 times), the fraying will settle down and the fabric will be less likely to fray.

[Handling Precautions]

- There may be some color fading, so please avoid washing with white items for the first wash (2-3 times).

・Please do not use bleach (chlorine-based) detergents.

-Because the products are hand-printed, the colour, size and pattern may vary slightly.