Children’s Day Koinobori Tenugui Towel

Why We Love It

Every 5 May, Japanese families fly bright carp streamers called koinobori to celebrate Children’s Day. Legend says carp that swim upstream become dragons, so these fluttering banners are wishes for kids to grow bold, resilient, and successful. Here, a red and an indigo carp soar beside blooming irises—another May symbol—capturing the season’s joyful hope.

Hand-stenciled in Tokyo with the traditional chūsen dyeing method onto 100 % cotton, this 15” x 35” (37cm × 90cm) tenugui softens with every wash, ready to serve as a towel, eco-wrap, or striking wall art.

How to Use Your Tenugui Towel

Lightweight, absorbent, and fast-drying, tenugui are the original do-everything cloth:

• Décor: frame it or display with a Japanese cypress hanger for instant art
• Daily essentials: hand towel, washcloth, headscarf, or sweat wipe on hot days
• Home & kitchen: tea towel, table runner, dish dryer, or reusable book cover
• Travel companions: compact beach towel, picnic napkin, or sustainable gift wrap
  

Why Choose Tenugui from Rienzome?

Founded in 1874, Rienzome 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.

Details

• 100% Cotton Japanese tenugui
• Handmade in Japan
• Size 15” x 35” (37cm × 90cm)
• Tenugui only, does not include tapestry hanger
• Machine-washable, but do not mix with other colors. Do not tumble-dry
• Product code: 35274WH
• Please 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.