Why We Love It

A Machiya is a traditional townhouse in Kyoto. The distinct tile roofs, wooden shoji screens and discreet noren curtains are the signature design motifs. The rustic charm of this tenugui is perfectly suited as a wall decoration with our tenugui tapestry hangers!

Hand-stenciled in Tokyo with the traditional chūsen dyeing method onto 100 % cotton, this 15” x 35” (37cm × 90cm) tenugui softens with every wash, ready to serve as a towel, eco-wrap, or striking wall art.

How to Use Your Tenugui Towel

Lightweight, absorbent, and fast-drying, tenugui are the original do-everything cloth:

Décor: frame it or display with a Japanese cypress hanger for instant art
Daily essentials: hand towel, washcloth, headscarf, or sweat wipe on hot days
Home & kitchen: tea towel, table runner, dish dryer, or reusable book cover
Travel companions: compact beach towel, picnic napkin, or sustainable gift wrap

Why Choose Tenugui from Miyai?

Founded in 1901, Miyai is a heritage brand from Kyoto, renowned for their exquisite, artisanal furoshiki wrapping cloths. Available only at high-end department stores and upscale boutiques, these hand screen-printed designs feature museum-quality artwork created by Japan’s top artists. Using the finest cotton and silk fabrics, Miyai’s furoshiki are timeless, functional pieces of art. With over 2,500 designs in their archive, Miyai leads the Japan Furoshiki Association, preserving and advancing this traditional craft.

Details

100% Cotton Japanese tenugui
Handmade in Japan
Size 36” x 14” (92 x 35cm)
Product code: 38660GR
Tenugui only, does not include tapestry hanger.
Machine-washable, but do not mix with other colors. Do not tumble-dry.
Please note, the ends of tenugui are traditionally left unhemmed. They will stop fraying after a few washes. If you wish to remove any loose threads, cut them off with scissors.

Décoration d'intérieur

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