Wagara tenugui set / Daruma & Ichimatsu

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 - Daruma

Daruma has been cherished as a symbol of good luck and future fortune and red is also a color associated with good luck, wealth, and prosperity.

Blue tenugui - Ichimatsu (check)

Ichimatsu is a repeating pattern of alternating dark and light squares that represents prosperity of descendants and expansion of business. The meaning derives from the endless nature of the pattern. The pattern is named after the famed Kabuki actor Ichimatsu Sadogawa, who frequently wore the pattern during his performances.