Wagara tenugui set / Saino-me & Tonbo

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;

Grey tenugui - Saino-me (dice)

Sain no me, sai means a dice and me means a number. Saino-me is a symbol of good luck as a thrown sai (dice) always shows some number, at least one and never shows zero(nothing). 

Blue tenugui - Tonbo (dragonfly)

Tonbo, dragonfly is an important cultural symbol and was believed to be the spirit of the rice plant and a harbinger of rich harvests. They symbolize power, agility and victory and the tombo pattern was loved by Samurai in ancient times.