The tenugui is one part of Japan’s unique everyday culture.There’s various opinions as to where the word tenugui came from. The archaic word “tanogohi” in the literature of Heian period expressed “wiping the hand”, “ta” meaning “hand” and “gonohi” meaning “to wipe, to dry”.From the Edo period on it became an indispensable utensil for everyday life, spreading widely among the common people as a colorful and lovely item, providing both utility and fashion, and depending on the fabric’s length it was used in various ways. For example 1-shaku* sweat cloths, 3-shaku “tenugui”, 4 to 5-shaku head covers, artisan belts, shawls or as a bonding item for wedding ceremonies, making it an essential utensil for the everyday life of common people.ever since the Edo period. And now the beautiful tenugui that keeps conveying Japan’s everyday-life culture and the necessary kitchen& bath item. It’s the birth of a towel-tenugui as a “Japanese Style life item”, combining the benefits of both.Shaku: old measurement Japanese foot 29,6cm