Tenugui (Yoki-koto-kiku).
Tenugui (Yoki-koto-kiku).
Tenugui (Yoki-koto-kiku).
Tenugui (Yoki-koto-kiku).
Tenugui (Yoki-koto-kiku).
Tenugui (Yoki-koto-kiku).
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This design features an artistic wordplay combining an axe (yoki), a koto bridge (koto), and a chrysanthemum flower (kiku), which together phonetically read as "yoki koto wo kiku" (hearing good news). It carries an auspicious meaning, symbolizing the arrival of favorable news.
The pattern was originally conceived by the famous kabuki actor, Onoe Kikugorō III (1784–1849), who wore it on stage as part of his costume. Today, it remains a popular motif, often seen on yukata and tenugui.
This type of visual and linguistic puzzle is known as "hanjimono" (wordplay riddles) and gained widespread popularity among the common people during the Edo period, thanks to its depiction in ukiyo-e prints.

 
  • approx. L98 cm x W37 cm
  • 100% Cotton
  • Made in Japan
  • Wash separately from other clothing by hand for the first few washes, as this is a hand-dyed product.
  • Avoid using bleach or detergent containing bleach.
  • After washing, allow it to dry completely.
  • When fraying occurs, trim the loose horizontal threads, leaving about 5mm of the vertical fringe. Repeat this process several times until the fraying stops.

Please refer to "How to care about your Tenugui"

  • This product is eligible for Letterbox Delivery.
  • Depending on the number and combination of items purchased, it may be shipped using Percel Delivery.
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