Shibori Tenugui – Asanoha

Lend a pop of color to your daily life with the Shibori Tenugui. Woven from pure cotton, cut by hand and expertly dyed, tenugui are perfect as a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless!

This beautiful white-and-blue textile is dyed using shibori, an ancient indigo dyeing technique. The Shibori Tenugui series was created in collaboration with shibori masters from Kyoto who created modern interpretations of traditional Japanese prints. Here, a shower of auspicious asanoha – often seen in kimono – falls from the sky like snow.

Learn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the Rikumo Journal.

About SOU•SOU
Use of the Japanese phrase sou sou – meaning “yes, yes” – offers more than an affirmative response; it’s a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the mod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.

Materials: Cotton
Dimensions: 35″ L x 14″ W
Care: As this product is hand-dyed, you may experience color loss/bleeding. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. Please note: Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems to maximize drying speeds, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe with time.
Kyoto, Japan