Playing With Spring, Cats in Flowers Cotton Tenugui Towel from Japan, 100% Cotton 13" x 34" Half Inch made decades ago in Iowa

made decades ago in Iowa from local river shells

The hand-dyed shibori stripes vary in spacing

True Aizome indigo artisan textile from Japan

A true double ikat

Playing With Spring, Cats in Flowers Cotton Tenugui Towel from Japan, 100% Cotton 13" x 34" Half Inch made decades ago in IowaTenugui towel, 100% cotton, thin and light, feels a bit like quilting cotton or muslin. They are quick drying, easy to take anywhere, absorbent without being thick or fluffy. In Japan, Tenugui towels may be used as hand towels, dish towels, scarves, napkins, souvenirs, wrapping cloths, placemats, trivets, bento wrapping, head bands, ear warmers, wall hangings, table runners, head wraps, aprons, cleaning and drying ceramics, art, jewelry, babies, other