Tenugui: hand-dyed cotton cloth from Japan

A tenugui belongs to taiko just as much as bachi and tabi. Many players tie the cotton cloth around their heads as a hachimaki. During training, you can use it as a sweatband; when traveling, wrap your bachi in it; and at home, it also makes a great wall decoration.

The cloths are hand-dyed in Japan and made of 100% cotton. The thin fabric is absorbent, dries quickly, and becomes softer with every wash. The unfinished edges are typical for tenugui. Initially, a few threads may come loose, but this stops after a few washes.

You can choose from five traditional motifs: plovers in the mist, playing goldfish, crane and tortoise, dragon, and weeping cherry blossoms. In Japan, each of these represents something positive, such as unity, happiness, strength, or a long life.

• Hand-dyed in Japan
• Material: 100% cotton
• Design: Selection
• Dimensions: approx. 90 × 37 cm (L × W)
• Included: 1 tenugui

Care instructions:

• Hand wash separately for the first few washes, as the cloth is hand-dyed
• Do not use bleach or detergents containing bleaching agents
• Allow to dry completely after washing
• Trim loose horizontal threads at the edges, but leave about 5 mm of the longitudinal fringe. After a few repetitions, the cloth will stop fraying further.