Have you seen nugoo's charming winter tenugui? Their on-line shop has over 300 beautiful tenugui, also known as Japanese hand towels. This multi-purpose cotton towel with so many practical everyday uses such as wiping, wearing and wrapping can even be hung as wall art! See nugoo's specially made hanging rods. Tenugui are made of lightweight 100% cotton and measure about 32 x 92 cm (1 x 3 feet). nugoo specializes in authentic tenugui hand dyed by skilled craftsmen using the chusen method - making them highly desirable. Chusen is a detailed dyeing process unique to Japan. It involves a hand cut stencil, resist dying, cold water washing and then open air drying. A feature of chusen dyeing is that the same pattern appears on both the front and back of the tenugui - making the color exceptional. Because they are dyed by hand no two pieces are exactly alike. Motifs reflect the change of seasons in Japan. nugoo has an ever-changing range of both classic and contemporary tenugui designs. Tenugui retail starting at USD$10.80 or CAD$15 each. Orders USD$100 and over get free shipping with coupon code FREESHIPNOV. This offer closes on Friday, December 6th. Get yours below!
Photos (above and below) of my winter tenugui spread out on the dining room table and on top of a piece of denim fabric. I love the vivid colors and detailed design. Note that the sides of tenugui are selvage, while the top and bottom edges are cut. This allows for a fringe to develop with use.
nugoo Japan's on-line products include - tenugui, bento® lunch wraps, square cloth scarves, tea, accessories and greeting cards. Their online shop is in English, with prices in US dollars and worldwide shipping. You may also check prices in 14 different currencies including the Canadian dollar, British pound and Euro. Founded in 2006 nugoo also has five retail stores and a cafe in and around Tokyo.
Japanese hand towels--I was searching online for these a few months ago. I didn't buy any, but I like the fact that they have nice designs and the fabric is clearly nicer than you generally find in the United States for towels to use in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI love it spread out like a table runner also! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am so intrigued with tenugui. I like the designs of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to learn all these new things. Very wise & pretty.
ReplyDeleteStunning indeed, love the artistic designs on these towels. They look like great quality too. I'm not sure I'd like the fringe to develop though, I might just have to hem that.
ReplyDeleteLove the designs on these towels...very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe designs are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Love the designs on these towels...very pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch cool designs and it really would be perfect on the wall as well. Enjoy your day!! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
ReplyDeleteI like that the same pattern appears on both the front and back of the tenugui - making the color exceptional.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is very pretty, but I just can not see myself using it to wrap gifts!
ReplyDeleteso many pretty designs
ReplyDeletethey have wonderful design choices. I had never heard of them beforeT
ReplyDeletejan
These hand towels are just lovely. They would be great unique and helpful gifts.
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Awesome designs, I have never seen anything like this before.
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely, wonderful prints.
ReplyDeleteI like the wrap I think I will try it.
ReplyDeleteI love the tissue box wrapped with fabric an awesome idea
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of tenugui before - but I absolutely love the patterns and colors! Such a neat idea
ReplyDeleteI basically learned what tenugui is as never heard of it before. So pretty and unique!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this before but I just love it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe prints are lovely. I have wrapped gifts this way. I would like to get some of this fabric/.
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