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Cats go to the bath sweet osmanthus

Cats go to the bath sweet osmanthus

$25.00
$25.00
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A new color joins Kamawanu’s “Neko no Obuya” tenugui for 2025.

A refreshing yellow-green combination inspired by sweet osmanthus flowers, the herald of autumn. The soft hues evoke the gentle fragrance of blossoms drifting through the crisp autumn air.

This tenugui draws inspiration from the Edo-era ukiyo-e “Neko no Obuya”—a playful print depicting human-like cats enjoying a public bath. The humorous scene brings a touch of wit and warmth, making it a delightful gift for both cat lovers and fans of Japanese art.

Tradition Meets Craftsmanship

Each tenugui is hand-dyed by craftsmen using the traditional CHUSEN technique, which creates beautiful gradations of color unique to this process.
[Learn more about how tenugui are made →[ HOW TENUGUI ARE MADE ] 

Tradition Meets Craftsmanship

Each tenugui is hand-dyed by craftsmen using the traditional CHUSEN technique, which creates beautiful gradations of color unique to this process.
[Learn more about how tenugui are made →[ HOW TENUGUI ARE MADE ] 

Details

Item No: 06161993

  • Size (USA): approx. 13" × 35"

  • Size (World): approx. 33cm × 90cm

  • Material: 100% Cotton

  • Made in Japan

How to Use

Tenugui are an essential part of everyday life in Japan — used for wiping hands, wrapping gifts, or decorating a space. Each piece carries the warmth of craftsmanship and the beauty of imperfection that comes with hand-dyeing.　Want to know more? Check out some creative ways to use your tenugui here.

Specially Crafted Tenugui Fabric

Our tenugui are made from cloth specially crafted for everyday use. Soft, absorbent, and smooth, they become even more comfortable to use over time.

Enjoy Tenugui Fading

Our tenugui are hand-dyed with a generous amount of dye. With each wash, excess dye gradually comes off, and the colors evolve slowly. How you use and wash your tenugui will affect its fading, so enjoy watching it change over time.

Care & Notes

  • Color:
    The first product photo shows the closest color to the actual item. Colors may vary slightly due to screen settings or the natural dyeing process.

  • Duties:
    Additional customs fees or import taxes may apply depending on your country. DHL or your local carrier will collect these fees, which are the customer’s responsibility.

SHIPPING＆REFUNDS

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All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Japan. We ship worldwide, and international orders are shipped via DHL.

Product Notes

Tenugui are one-size-fits-all. Due to the nature of the dyeing process and handmade techniques, slight variations in size, color, or pattern may occur. Returns, exchanges, or refunds cannot be accepted for these natural variations.

Shipping Details

  • Shipping Fees: $25 standard shipping (limited-time offer until the end of December). Free for orders over $100. Extra charges may apply for remote areas.
  • Shipping Method & Estimated Delivery Time: Orders are shipped within five business days (excluding weekends and Japanese holidays). Delivery takes 3–7 business days. Express shipping is not available.
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Refund Policy

We accept returns or exchanges only for defective or incorrect items.

Please contact us at contact@kamawanu.com within 8 days of receiving your order and include:

  • Order number
  • Name
  • Reason for return/exchange
  • Photos showing the issue

After reviewing your request, we will inform you of the next steps.

Please note, we cannot accept returns or exchanges if:

  • The item was not purchased from kamawanu.com
  • More than 8 days have passed since delivery.
  • The item has been used, damaged, or altered.

The reason is a personal preference (wrong item, different image, etc.).

Laundry & Care

Tenugui (Hand-Dyed Cloths)

Each piece is dyed using the traditional chusen technique.

  • Hand wash separately before first use, as colors may bleed.
  • Do not use chlorine or oxygen bleach.
  • Do not tumble dry.
  • Hang to dry in the shade.
  • Fraying at the edges is a natural characteristic of tenugui.

    Simply trim loose threads to create a natural fringe. Fraying will stop at about 1 cm (0.4 inch).

Bandanas & Small Furoshiki

These items are hand-printed using traditional stencil dyeing techniques.

  • Hand wash gently in cold water.
  • Do not use chlorine or oxygen bleach.
  • Do not tumble dry.
  • Hang to dry in the shade.
  • Iron at a maximum temperature of 160°C.
  • Do not dry clean.
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