Name: Tenugui Cloth - Special Edition 'tatami'
Brand: Nalata Nalata
Price: 38.00 USD
Availability: InStock

I am a Tatami patterned Tenegui Cloth. I come in one format that can be used for this and that, but certainly can’t be used as a tatami mat.

Curator's Notes

Tenugui 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.
Once 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 video.

Tatami Tenugui Cloth was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Kamawanu

Designer: Makoto Koizumi

Specifications

Dimensions: 13” x 35” or 33cm x 90m

Weight: 2 oz or 57 gr

Materials: 100% Cotton

Details

Made in Japan
Part of a special collaboration series with designer Makoto Koizumi
No seams
Ends are left raw
Selvage-edged sides
Ends will fray with time and stop at around 1cm of fraying
Cloth will soften with each wash
Tenugui are dyed by hand and variations in the dye color or pattern may occur
Color fading is expected over time and can be reduced by hand washing
Multi-purpose function

Nalata Nalata is founded on the belief that purchasing and learning about the product should go hand-in-hand. We believe in the transparency of design process and strive to showcase the people and stories behind our products. 

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Tenugui Cloth - Special Edition 'tatami'

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