Atelier Miyabi Tenugui, Set of 2

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.

Dimensions: Approximately 39 inches x 14 inches
Materials: 100% cotton
Place of Origin: Japan

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.