Nearly ubiquitous in Japanese households, tenugui are decorated, all-purpose cloths analogous to the western bandana. They can be used for everything from washcloths, dishtowels and oven mitts to food storage–perfect as an all-in-one sandwich wrapper and napkin. You can even use tenugui as wrapping paper, a head wrap or handkerchief. Consider them a sustainable alternative to reaching for paper towels to clean up a spill or wrapping up leftovers instead of plastic wrap. And these ones from Atelier Miyabi are 100% cotton, so they dry quick and soften with every wash. Set of two available in blue or red.
First made during the Heian era of Japan (794 to 1192 A.D.), known as a period of innovation, the first tenugui cloths were made from silk or hemp. They once were considered luxury items used in ceremonies but became popular for everyday use as fabric became easier to make.
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These are perfect as hand towels or for kitchen cleaning, drying produce and even wrapping up lunches.
Hand-wash cold with like colors. Tenugui edges are purposely seamless for quick drying. After a few washes, you may find that the cloth has frayed. Use a pair of scissors to trim the loose threads. The more you use the cloth, the more the edges will stop fraying as the fabric tightens.
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