Wagara tenugui set / Watsunagi & Tsubaki

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;

Black tenugui - Watsunagi (connected circles)

Watsunagi literally means wa (circles) are tsunagu (connected).  The pattern symbolizes that happy things keep happening and never end just like connected circles. 

Red tenugui - Tsubaki (camellia)

Tsubaki is one of our most popular patterns, representing the camellia flower. The pattern became popular in the Edo era, and has different meanings depending on the color. Red flowers symbolize love, and white ones show longing. As camellia begin blooming in the winter, it is a hopeful sign for the coming spring.