{"product_id":"horikiri-iris-tenugui","title":"Horikiri Iris Tenugui Towel","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale pink cherry blossoms may be the undisputed symbol of spring in Japan, but it’s the iris, as featured in \u003cstrong\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/strong\u003e’s iconic \u003cem\u003eHorikiri Iris\u003c\/em\u003e, that is a symbol of the noble samurai. The thin leaves resemble the curve and sharpness of a samurai sword, while the Japanese characters for \u003cem\u003eiris\u003c\/em\u003e, when read with alterable readings, is pronounced \u003cem\u003eshobu\u003c\/em\u003e, the same word as \u003cstrong\u003evictory\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-stenciled in Tokyo\u003c\/strong\u003e with the traditional chūsen dyeing method onto \u003cstrong\u003e100 % cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 15” x 35” (37cm × 90cm) tenugui softens with every wash, ready to serve as a towel, eco-wrap, or striking wall art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Your Tenugui Towel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight, absorbent, and fast-drying, tenugui are the original do-everything cloth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDécor: frame it or display with a \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese cypress hanger\u003c\/strong\u003e for instant art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily essentials: hand towel, washcloth, headscarf, or sweat wipe on hot days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome \u0026amp; kitchen: tea towel, table runner, dish dryer, or reusable book cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel companions: compact beach towel, picnic napkin, or sustainable gift wrap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Tenugui from Rienzome?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1874, \u003cstrong\u003eRienzome\u003c\/strong\u003e specializes in hand-stenciled tenugui featuring masterpieces by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige. Premium cotton, vibrant two-sided chusen dyeing, and a slightly wider cut give each cloth rich color that ages beautifully—ready for everyday use or elegant display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Cotton Japanese tenugui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 36” x 15” (92 x 37cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: 35491WH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTenugui only, does not include tapestry hanger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine-washable, but do not mix with other colors. Do not tumble-dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note, the ends of tenugui are traditionally left unhemmed. They will stop fraying after a few washes. If you wish to remove any loose threads, cut them off with scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Objects Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30983304085579,"sku":"35491WH","price":32.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/products\/35491WH_Horikiri_Iris_Tenugui_Tapestry.jpg?v=1571908585","url":"https:\/\/japanobjecsv.com\/products\/horikiri-iris-tenugui","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}