{"title":"Kamawanu","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModern motifs to celebrate daily life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether it is used for packaging goods, wrapping around the neck or drying hands, the tenugui is a practical and versatile textile that is woven into Japanese daily life. Kamawanu celebrates this staple with its high quality dyes and original pattern designs. Established in 1987, Kamawanu uses Chusen hand-dyeing techniques, making each tenugui richly colored and unique. The patterns are designed with a nod to traditional symbols and modern motifs for a timeless aesthetic, ensuring that the tenugui will always have a place in contemporary life.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tenugui-cloth-floral","title":"Tenugui Cloth - Floral","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a Floral patterned Tenugui Cloth. I’ve got flowers and super textile powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui cloths are one of Japan’s old traditions but when we first received one as a gift, we had a lot of questions about this seemingly plain cotton cloth... Why are the ends frayed? What is it used for? Why the rectangular shape? A friend explained that tenuguis are a multipurpose cloth used for decorating, wrapping gifts, carrying items, wiping and drying hands. They can also be used as handkerchiefs, napkins, bandanas or kitchen cloths. The edges are frayed to allow quicker drying and are antiseptic as bacteria will not be as prone to build up as it would if the cloth had seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we discovered their versatility, we began to appreciate the meaning behind such a simple household object. We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. The labour-intensive process can be seen in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalata.com\/journal\/the-making-of-tenugui-cloths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral Tenugui Cloth was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eKamawanu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13” x 35” or 33cm x 90m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e2 oz or 57 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds are left raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelvage-edged sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds will fray with time and stop at around 1cm of fraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth will soften with each wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenugui are dyed by hand and variations in the dye color or pattern may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor fading is expected over time and can be reduced by hand washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kamawanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12534640541783,"sku":"KMW01","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/products\/Kamawanu_Tenugui_Cloth_Floral_Featured_ef796609-7fcf-4d49-bcc0-0ee01d183dd7.jpg?v=1535392956"},{"product_id":"tenugui-cloth-navy-dot","title":"Tenugui Cloth - Navy White Dot","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a Navy White Dot patterned Tenugui Cloth. Everything starts from a dot, except me. I started from a thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui cloths are one of Japan’s old traditions but when we first received one as a gift, we had a lot of questions about this seemingly plain cotton cloth... Why are the ends frayed? What is it used for? Why the rectangular shape? A friend explained that tenuguis are a multipurpose cloth used for decorating, wrapping gifts, carrying items, wiping and drying hands. They can also be used as handkerchiefs, napkins, bandanas or kitchen cloths. The edges are frayed to allow quicker drying and are antiseptic as bacteria will not be as prone to build up as it would if the cloth had seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we discovered their versatility, we began to appreciate the meaning behind such a simple household object. We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. The labour-intensive process can be seen in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalata.com\/journal\/the-making-of-tenugui-cloths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy White Dot Tenugui Cloth was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eKamawanu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13” x 35” or 33cm x 90m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e2 oz or 57 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds are left raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelvage-edged sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds will fray with time and stop at around 1cm of fraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth will soften with each wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenugui are dyed by hand and variations in the dye color or pattern may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor fading is expected over time and can be reduced by hand washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kamawanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12538298171479,"sku":"KMW04","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/products\/Kamawanu_Tenugui_Cloth_White_Dot_Featured.jpg?v=1534612731"},{"product_id":"tenugui-cloth-dash","title":"Tenugui Cloth - Dash","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a Dash patterned Tenugui Cloth. A dash of utility is a good thing for everyone. Use me for all your daily textile needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui cloths are one of Japan’s old traditions but when we first received one as a gift, we had a lot of questions about this seemingly plain cotton cloth... Why are the ends frayed? What is it used for? Why the rectangular shape? A friend explained that tenuguis are a multipurpose cloth used for decorating, wrapping gifts, carrying items, wiping and drying hands. They can also be used as handkerchiefs, napkins, bandanas or kitchen cloths. The edges are frayed to allow quicker drying and are antiseptic as bacteria will not be as prone to build up as it would if the cloth had seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we discovered their versatility, we began to appreciate the meaning behind such a simple household object. We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. The labour-intensive process can be seen in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalata.com\/journal\/the-making-of-tenugui-cloths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDash Tenugui Cloth was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eKamawanu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13” x 35” or 33cm x 90m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e2 oz or 57 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds are left raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelvage-edged sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds will fray with time and stop at around 1cm of fraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth will soften with each wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenugui are dyed by hand and variations in the dye color or pattern may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor fading is expected over time and can be reduced by hand washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kamawanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12538308067415,"sku":"KMW05","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/products\/Kamawanu_Tenugui_Cloth_Dash_Featured.jpg?v=1534541033"},{"product_id":"tenugui-cloth-white-blue-dot","title":"Tenugui Cloth - White Blue Dot","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a White Blue Dot patterned Tenugui Cloth. I’m a jack-of-all-trades. Handy, versatile, and there when you need me most!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui cloths are one of Japan’s old traditions but when we first received one as a gift, we had a lot of questions about this seemingly plain cotton cloth... Why are the ends frayed? What is it used for? Why the rectangular shape? A friend explained that tenuguis are a multipurpose cloth used for decorating, wrapping gifts, carrying items, wiping and drying hands. They can also be used as handkerchiefs, napkins, bandanas or kitchen cloths. The edges are frayed to allow quicker drying and are antiseptic as bacteria will not be as prone to build up as it would if the cloth had seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we discovered their versatility, we began to appreciate the meaning behind such a simple household object. We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. The labour-intensive process can be seen in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalata.com\/journal\/the-making-of-tenugui-cloths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Dlue Dot Tenugui Cloth was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eKamawanu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13” x 35” or 33cm x 90m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e2 oz or 57 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds are left raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelvage-edged sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds will fray with time and stop at around 1cm of fraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth will soften with each wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenugui are dyed by hand and variations in the dye color or pattern may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor fading is expected over time and can be reduced by hand washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kamawanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12538310197335,"sku":"KMW07","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/products\/Kamawanu_Tenugui_Cloth_Blue_Dot_Featured.jpg?v=1534541244"},{"product_id":"tenugui-cloth-cloud","title":"Tenugui Cloth - Cloud","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a Cloud patterned Tenegui Cloth. Get your head out of the clouds. I’m the multipurpose cloth of your dreams come true!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui cloths are one of Japan’s old traditions but when we first received one as a gift, we had a lot of questions about this seemingly plain cotton cloth... Why are the ends frayed? What is it used for? Why the rectangular shape? A friend explained that tenuguis are a multipurpose cloth used for decorating, wrapping gifts, carrying items, wiping and drying hands. They can also be used as handkerchiefs, napkins, bandanas or kitchen cloths. The edges are frayed to allow quicker drying and are antiseptic as bacteria will not be as prone to build up as it would if the cloth had seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we discovered their versatility, we began to appreciate the meaning behind such a simple household object. We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. The labour-intensive process can be seen in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalata.com\/journal\/the-making-of-tenugui-cloths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloud Tenugui Cloth was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eKamawanu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13” x 35” or 33cm x 90m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e2 oz or 57 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds are left raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelvage-edged sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds will fray with time and stop at around 1cm of fraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth will soften with each wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenugui are dyed by hand and variations in the dye color or pattern may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor fading is expected over time and can be reduced by hand washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kamawanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12538315243607,"sku":"KMW06","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/products\/Kamawanu_Tenugui_Cloth_Clouds_Featured.jpg?v=1535414167"},{"product_id":"tenugui-cloth-seed","title":"Tenugui Cloth - Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a Seed patterned Tenegui Cloth. From a small seed a mighty cloth may grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui cloths are one of Japan’s old traditions but when we first received one as a gift, we had a lot of questions about this seemingly plain cotton cloth... Why are the ends frayed? What is it used for? Why the rectangular shape? A friend explained that tenuguis are a multipurpose cloth used for decorating, wrapping gifts, carrying items, wiping and drying hands. They can also be used as handkerchiefs, napkins, bandanas or kitchen cloths. The edges are frayed to allow quicker drying and are antiseptic as bacteria will not be as prone to build up as it would if the cloth had seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we discovered their versatility, we began to appreciate the meaning behind such a simple household object. We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. The labour-intensive process can be seen in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalata.com\/journal\/the-making-of-tenugui-cloths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Tenugui Cloth was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eKamawanu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13” x 35” or 33cm x 90m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e2 oz or 57 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds are left raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelvage-edged sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds will fray with time and stop at around 1cm of fraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth will soften with each wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenugui are dyed by hand and variations in the dye color or pattern may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor fading is expected over time and can be reduced by hand washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kamawanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12538343358551,"sku":"KMW03","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/products\/Kamawanu_Tenugui_Seed_Featured.jpg?v=1534544064"},{"product_id":"tenugui-cloth-blue-stripe","title":"Tenugui Cloth - Wavy Stripe","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a Wavy Stripe patterned Tenegui Cloth. Although I may waver, I’ll always be your number one lap stain saver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenugui cloths are one of Japan’s old traditions but when we first received one as a gift, we had a lot of questions about this seemingly plain cotton cloth... Why are the ends frayed? What is it used for? Why the rectangular shape? A friend explained that tenuguis are a multipurpose cloth used for decorating, wrapping gifts, carrying items, wiping and drying hands. They can also be used as handkerchiefs, napkins, bandanas or kitchen cloths. The edges are frayed to allow quicker drying and are antiseptic as bacteria will not be as prone to build up as it would if the cloth had seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we discovered their versatility, we began to appreciate the meaning behind such a simple household object. We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. The labour-intensive process can be seen in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalata.com\/journal\/the-making-of-tenugui-cloths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWavy Stripe Tenugui Cloth was curated by Angélique Chmielewski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eKamawanu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13” x 35” or 33cm x 90m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e2 oz or 57 gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds are left raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelvage-edged sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds will fray with time and stop at around 1cm of fraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloth will soften with each wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenugui are dyed by hand and variations in the dye color or pattern may occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor fading is expected over time and can be reduced by hand washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kamawanu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12538356596823,"sku":"KMW08","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/products\/Kamawanu_Tenugui_Blue_Stripe_Featured.jpg?v=1534545334"},{"product_id":"tenugui-cloth-tatami","title":"Tenugui Cloth - Special Edition 'Tatami'","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a Tatami patterned Tenegui Cloth. 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We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. 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We now have a large collection of tenuguis on rotation in our home and often give them as souvenirs when we return from Japan. Tenuguis by Kamawanu are handcrafted using traditional techniques. 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