Wagara tenugui set / Asanoha & Masu

100% cotton

90cm x 33cm 

Made in Japan

Very versatile and durable 

Can be used as bandanas, headbands, tea towels, gift wrappings, hankies, table runners, wall arts and more!

* Please wash before use. They will become softer every time you wash them.

“Wagara” are traditional Japanese patterns. They are historic designs, each with a specific meaning, originally created for decorating traditional Japanese garments – kimono and yakata.  The original pattern date back to the 8^th century Heian period of Japan, and are largely inspired by nature.

These tenugui's wagara meanings are;

Red tenugui - Asanoha (hemp leaves)

The Asanoha pattern is a very popular traditional pattern. It's based on a hexagon and looks like a hemp leaf. “Asa” means hemp and “ha” means leaf. The hemp plant is a fast-growing plant that produces a tall straight tree in as little as four months and its imagery is associated with growth and children's health.

Blue tenugui - Masu (measuring box)

Masu boxes are traditional Japanese measuring containers were originally used to measure rice. The term Masu translates to “growth” in Japanese, and is thus an icon of prosperity and great happiness.