Cats, Blowfish + Octopus Tenugui

Here at Umami Mart, we've always been fans of designs and subjects that are edgy and grotesque. So when we saw these Cats, Blowfish + Octopus tenugui we knew we had to get them. This 100% cotton tenugui cloth shows scenes of cats intertwined with octopus and sinister blowfish. The background fades in in out with gradients of moss green, sky blue, and ash grey.

This quick-drying towel is woven in Kyoto and dyed, color-by-color, for an off-set look. Hang it on your wall for decoration or use in your kitchen and to dry dishes and hands.

A note on the edges

The short ends of tenugui are unfinished. This is intentional. Traditionally, tenugui are left unsewn on the short ends so they dry faster, and stay more hygienic. And historically they would be quickly torn into strips for use as bandages or ties in an emergency.

Because of this, a small amount of fraying on the short ends is normal and expected. It's a traditional feature, not a flaw, and it will stop on its own after the first few washes as the weave settles.

You can also snip or pull off the fraying strings if you prefer.

Features:

• Art by Kuniyoshi Utagawa
• Dimensions: 37.5"L x 12.5"W
• Material: 100% cotton
• Made in Kyoto, Japan