Kamawanu Chusen (dyeing method) Tenugui (hand towel) Made in Japan Size: 33cm x 90cm 100% Cotton, Sori (fabric) (Auspicious/Classic & Komon Pattern) Production Area: Made in Japan / Material: 100% Cotton / Sori Fabric / Color may fade due to hand dyeing. Color may transfer when wet. Please do not leave it wet. When washing, please wash separately by hand. Size: Approximately 33cm x 90cm There are no noticeable stains, but it has been washed once, so I think it has a nice texture. For those who understand that it is a used item. [Product Description] This is a Kamawanu tenugui with an auspicious/classic pattern. A rebus that reads "Kamawanu" by combining "Kama (sickle) + ◯ (circle) + nu (no)". A rebus is a riddle that solves words hidden in letters or pictures. Kamawanu means "I don't care" or "Who cares?", expressing the spirit of the Edo townspeople who sacrificed themselves to help the weak. Please enjoy the many classic patterns with such meanings. Kamawanu tenugui uses Sori (Bun) fabric. Compared to the Tokaoka fabric used for picture tenugui, it has a coarser weave and thicker fabric. As a result, it is highly absorbent and breathable, making it a practical tenugui. Sori fabric is attractive because its texture improves with use. There are two main types of fabric for tenugui: "Bun" and "Oka". Bun fabric is woven with a thick 20-count yarn, and Oka fabric is woven with a thin 30-count yarn. Oka fabric is made with thin yarn, so the fabric has a fine weave, allowing for delicate patterns and fine design expressions such as gradations. Bun fabric is made with thicker yarn, so the weave is coarser than Oka fabric. As a result, it is breathable and highly absorbent, making it ideal for use as a handkerchief or dishcloth. However, because the weave is coarse, it cannot match the Oka fabric in terms of the expression of fine designs, but it has the advantage of allowing you to feel the texture of the fabric. Kamawanu Tenugui He○nu (likely a typo, possibly meant to be 手ぬぐい - tenugui) Chusen (dyeing method) Auspicious Made in Japan Japanese souvenir Good luck charm Tenugui Dishcloth Handkerchief Also as a towel Recommended as a souvenir Cotton fabric Soft and not stiff Various uses Soft because it's a Japanese tenugui Thank you for viewing.