Wagara tenugui set / Seigaiha & Yuzu

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;

Blue tenugui - Seigaiha (blue ocean waves)

In Japan, the Seigaiha pattern symbolizes a desire for continued peaceful living and good luck. Its direct translation is "Blue Ocean Waves". This pattern name has origins in an ancient Japanese court dance called Seigaiha. The dancers would wear costumes with this pattern.

Yellow tenugui - Yuzu (Japanese citrus)

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit which looks like a bumpy lemon. The yuzu tree grows their branches up high to the sky and its trunk is thick. Because of that yuzu symbolizes longevity as well as luck with money.