One of the uses of tenugui towels is to wrap it around the head or wear it as a head covering. It was widely used in the Edo period (1603-1867), and each shape was sometimes used to indicate the purpose of use or occupation. Even today, it is often used at festivals and for outdoor activities, but this time we would like to introduce an easy way to wrap and wear a tenugui that can be easily adapted to your everyday styling.

Tenugui towel bandana｜cloth headband
1. Spread out the tenugui towel and fold it into four equal widths.
2. place the center of the tenugui towel at the back of your neck and bring the two ends over your head.
3. Cross over and twist once.
4. Tuck both ends under the tenugui towel wrapped around your head.

This is a sleek and clear way to wrap hair and is recommended for short hair. You can enjoy arranging the cross position in the center or diagonally.

Tenugui towel bandana｜cloth headband
1. unfold the tenugui towel and put it on your head
2. tie a rough knot at the back and you are done!

This is the simplest of the modern tenugui towel headdresses, and is a perfect summer headdress for preventing perspiration and shielding from the sun. It can also be worn with a hat.




Tenugui towel bandana｜For long hair
1. Spread out the tenugui towel put it over your head, and place the center of the tenugui towel in the center of your forehead.
2. Twist both ends inward. Wrap the ends tightly so that they do not come loose.
3. cross both ends tightly under the hair tie.
4. Tie the crossed ends together on either side. 5.
5. curl one end in such a way as to conceal the other end
6. balance and finish

This is an arranged version of the "Kenka-kaburi" often used at festivals in japan. The tenugui towel casually hanging down is a key point. 

Turban-style arrangement
1. Spread out the tenugui towel and fold it into two or three equal widths.
2. Place the center of the tenugui towel over your forehead.
3. Tie the tenugui towel under your hair and tuck the ends in.
Tie the tenugui towel under the hair bun and tuck the ends of the cloth in.

This is a hair-turban style knot and can be accented by twisting it in the middle.

Enjoy the perfect clothing color combinations
Unify fashion and color to create a one-tone coordinate that will remain popular this fall.






Adding an accent color to your outfits
Coordinate the patterns of tenugui towels and accessories in a subtle way. The accent color of the tenugui towel adds a stylish touch of a higher rank. Why not incorporate this into your outfit this fall?

The video also shows you how to cover some of them.

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How would you wear it ?!