{"product_id":"red-koi-tenugui","title":"Red Koi Tenugui Towel","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artistic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etenugui features an exuberant red carp artwork by esteemed contemporary visual artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHideki Kimura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The koi carp is a symbol of luck, prosperity, and good fortune in Japanese culture. This series of original hand-painted murals by Kimura can be seen in Osaka’s historic Japanese garden Taiko-En. \u003c\/span\u003eMade in Kyoto using a hand printing method employed since the early 20th century in which the artisan hand dyes each 100% cotton cloth individually.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Tenugui from Ki Yan Studio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHideki Kimura, the \"rock star\" painter from Kyoto, blends Japan’s rock music scene with traditional culture in his dynamic art. Located in Kyoto's Gion district, Ki Yan Studio offers unique personal goods like clothing, tableware, and stationery, all featuring Kimura's distinctive murals. His iconic designs, inspired by East Asian symbols such as carp fish and lotus flowers, bring a vibrant touch of Kyoto's artistic heritage into your everyday life.\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 14” (92 x 35cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: 38924RD\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":31443321618507,"sku":"38924RD","price":32.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/products\/38924RD-Koi-Tenugui-Tapestry.jpg?v=1575180925","url":"https:\/\/japanobjecsv.com\/products\/red-koi-tenugui","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}