TENUGUI - Cotton Towel [DO]

This pattern was designed in tribute to the “Do Festival” held in Itoshima, Fukuoka in 2024. The word “Do” is a Japanese prefix used for emphasis, and while its origins are debated, it appears in many expressions.
This unique pattern, covered entirely with the single hiragana character “ど (Do),” conveys both strength and boldness through its dynamic design.

TENUGUI is a traditional thin Japanese hand towel made from cotton. While the traditional Tenugui is plain woven and therefore rather thin and hard, Makumo uses double gauze which gives them a very soft texture.

The Tenuguis from Makumo can be used in many ways. As hand or face towel, for wrapping your lunch box, or even as a small scarf. Where ever being used, they create a colorful accent in your daily life.

[size and pattern] All Tenuguis are handmade in the atelier Makumo, so each piece is unique and varies slightly in size and color. 

[cloth quality] Makumo prints all of their Tenuguis with cloth from Hamamatsu. Hamamatsu is famous for their cloth because the warm weather there is perfect for cotton cultivation. Using double gauze makes the cloth soft. In addition they have high breathable and water absorptive qualities.

size : approx. 100 x 35 cm

material : cotton 100%

• colours may fade with friction
• do not soak or leave wet
• do not tumble dry
• wash at 40 °C

origin : Japan