Osechi Celebration Tenugui Towel

Why We Love It

Crimson panels showcase a cheerful spread of osechi ryori—the traditional New-Year feast once served at the imperial court. Each tiny dish carries a wish for the year ahead: tai red snapper for celebration, kazunoko herring roe for prosperity, kuromame black beans for health, and more. Together they form a festive mosaic that captures Japan’s most auspicious holiday in a single cloth. 

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: 35392RD
• 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.