Tenugui - Parade of Rabbits

Tenugui - Parade of RabbitsTenugui are plain weave thin cotton cloths about 35" x 13" in size. They have been used for centuries in Japan for a variety of purposes, and many people use them as washcloths and headbands. The design of this tenugui depicts rabbits playing musical instruments and having a good time. The finish of this tenuqui is unique that all four sides are stitched. (Standard cotton fabric for tenugui is woven in 13" width so long sides are selvedges; cut sides

ochre and mountain indigo

the distinctive call of the bush warbler is associated with the beginning of spring

The area is rich in high quality clay and has been producing pottery for over 1

The finished fabric is made into bags and other accessories by local women who work with Kōbō Onomichi Hanpu

Now run by the younger generations

Takata ware

6” (L) x 1⅝" (W) x 2⅜" (H)

tomato paste can) to 4” (28 oz

The tenugui are dyed in Osaka and sewn in Kyoto and Osaka

silk thread is not treated with water repellent

If they become wet

washi paper