ミクラ Double Gauze Tenugui, Japanese Towel, Ichimatsu (Gray)

ミクラ Double Gauze Tenugui, Japanese Towel, Ichimatsu (Gray)

Size: 13.3 in x 34.6 in Cotton 100%, Made in Japan This is NOT a Japanese traditional towel (Nihon-tenugui). The differnces between Nihon-tenugui and Gauze tenugui are 2 points. One is how to make the fabric, the other is being hemmed or not. The fabric of Gauze tenugui is softer, lighter and better water absorption than Nihon-tenugui. This towel is used double gauze and hemmed four sides. Tenugui is a Japanese style Towel. It is used to hand towel, Dishcloth, wrapping a lunch, gift, bottles and more. Four sides are being hemmed, it is easy to handle. The meaning of this pattern : The Ichimatsu pattern represents the prosperity of the continuing family line and business growth because it continues without interruption. This towel is quick-drying and can be used widely as a hand towel or a kitchen towel. Print patterns are connected, so that each of them will be different appearances. It is also very popular with tourists from around the world who visit Japan. Cotton 100% made in Japan. Ichimatsu Sanegawa, an actor of Kabuki at Edo era, he loved this pattern on Kimono. So it's named Ichimatsu. Square pattern lines up uninterrupted, so it means prosperity of descendants and business expansion.