Wisteria and Pine, Cotton Tenugui Towel from Japan, 100% Cotton 13" x 34"

Tenugui towel, 100% cotton, thin and light, feels a bit like quilting cotton or muslin. They are quick-drying, easy to take anywhere, absorbent without being thick or fluffy.  In Japan, Tenugui towels may be used as hand towels, dish towels, scarves, napkins, souvenirs, wrapping cloths, placemats, trivets, bento wrapping, head bands, ear warmers, wall hangings, table runners, head wraps, aprons, cleaning and drying ceramics, art, jewelry, babies, other people and things... or made into clothing of course. The long edges are the selvedges; they won't fray. The top and bottom edges are unfinished. Finish them if you like, or leave them as is and trim the threads off as they fray, which is commonly done in Japan. We're told that over time they tend to fray less, and become softer and more absorbent.  On the back, the print comes through a little. The second photo shows the entire towel.  New not vintage, 100% Cotton. Japan.  

Per the maker:  "Our tenugui fabric is made using an environmentally conscious refining process and does not contain fluorescent dyes, so dark colors may fade slightly. Also, the colors may become discolored if left wet or stacked with other items. Please do not use chlorine-based bleach."