TENUGUI TOWEL STORY – KAMAWANU - Japanese Tenugui Towel

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  • Recommendations for Tenugui Towel Wrapping for the Holiday Season

    Christmas is approaching. It is fun to prepare gifts for this and that, but it tends to be a bit of a pattern. In this issue, we will introduce four ways of “tenugui towel wrapping” that will take your gift to the next level.

  • Twenty-four solar terms with tenugui towels: Autumn and Winter

    Calendars are indispensable to our daily lives. Prior to the solar calendar, the lunar solar calendar, known as the “old calendar,” was used.Yin refers to the moon and is a sophisticated calendar that incorporates both lunar and solar movements. It was introduced to Japan from China in the Asuka period (7th century) and has been adopted as a way of knowing the changing of the seasons. In this issue, we will guide you through the 24 seasonal divisions of autumn and winter.
  • About Hosokawa Dyeing

    Have you ever heard of “Hosokawa Dyeing,” in which two stencils are used to dye?
    This is a technique of Hosokawa Dyeing in which the process of “glue placement, dyeing, rinsing, glue removal, and drying” is repeated two or more times to create a single pattern.
  • Season Special 2024 : Autumn Design Tenugui Towels and Furoshiki

    We are pleased to introduce our collection including new patterns and new products for Fall 2024.

  • “Smooth,Sarashi Shirts”

    Sarashi shirts feel smooth and light in the breeze, along with a touch of playfulness. Our classic summer clothing balances comfort and style for casual outings, trips to cafes, and the like.
  • Tips for using furoshiki

    "Furoshiki" has been used in daily life since ancient times. It is a versatile cloth that can be used not only as a wrapping cloth, but also as a mattress or a bag, depending on the occasion and lifestyle. In this issue, we would like to share with you the charm of the square cloth “Furoshiki".
  • Season Special : Summer Design Tenugui Towels

    In this issue, we introduce a cool and refreshing summer pattern, tenugui, to cool down the hot and humid Japanese summer season. There are many events in Japan where tenugui are helpful, such as fireworks festivals and matsuri (festivals).
  • How to wear a kendo tenugui towel

    This article will introduce the actual procedure for wearing the kendo headgear.
    It takes tricks and practice to be able to wear it so that it fits your head!

  • Georgia & Kamawanu” bento furoshiki (lunch box) is now available.

    Collaboration furoshiki by Georgia and Kamawanu.
    Georgia & Kamawanu” bento furoshiki (lunch box) is now available.
  • Tenugui-Towel-Long <Tenugui Towel for Kendo>

    Approximately 98 cm in length, this tenugui towel is especially suitable for kendo. Made of 100% cotton, it is thin but highly absorbent and portable. It is ideal for removing sweat during training and for protecting the Kendo Bogu from perspiration. You would not be able to train kendo without this excellent tenugui towel!
  • Tenugui Towel for Kendo

    Kendo is one of the most prestigious of the Japanese martial arts and is a traditional sport that emphasizes physical and mental training.Tenugui towel is an indispensable tool for kendo.In this column, we would like to introduce the role and design of tenugui towels in kendo.
  • How-to: Make a Scarf Out of Tenugui Towel 

    Tenugui towels have many uses as they are, but you can broaden the range of their uses by adding a few touches. Here are step-by-step how to make hand-sewn accessories using a tenugui towel.