This tenugui was designed by Eri Shimatsuka, who worked with us on the Hobonichi Techo cover Hedelmäpuu and the Weeks book Manty. It’s dyed using a traditional stencil dyeing method called chuusen.
The Manty design has the same beautiful and graceful pine tree design as the Weeks, and features a gorgeous gradation from green to blue. The Hedelmäpuu design lines up grapes and tree nuts in a variety of shapes, with a three-color gradation between yellow, orange, and pink. It’s a fun design that changes its look depending on its base color.
A tenugui is a traditional Japanese cloth with a versatile lineup of uses in daily life. For example, you can use it as a handkerchief or a towel, frame it and hang it up, or drape it over a bag or other items to cover them up.
Textile designer living in Finland. Illustrator. Mother of one. Graduated from Tsuda University and became an English teacher in Okinawa. Moved to Finland in 2007 and studied textile design at Aalto University before working as a technical designer at Marimekko. Began working independently in 2014, lending her design skills to companies all over the world as well as coordinating outfits in commercials and managing textile designs for HOTEL LOCUS in Miyakojima. Produces original products like the forest textile series that are designed to make daily life more fun. Published books about Finnish design and everyday life, and even put out her first children’s book in Finland.
http://www.erishimatsuka.com/
Size | W: 37cm x L: 89cm / W: 14.6" x L: 35.0" |
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Weight | Approx. 34 g |
Main material | Cotton 100% |
In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.
This product is created with an injection dyeing method that craftsmen apply by hand, which may result in slight differences between products.
When washing, do not wash with other things. Do not use synthetic detergents, optical brighteners, or bleaches. After washing, remove promptly and straighten it out and dry it in the shade. Do not soak or leave wet.
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