Tenugui　コーヒー豆

てぬぐいのかまわぬ

1990年に創業した老舗手ぬぐいメーカーかまわぬ。注染という日本にしかない技術で、明治時代から現在に至るまで、熟練の職人が手作業で一枚一枚染めています。

包む、かける、巻く、敷く、飾るなど、アイディア次第で広がる手ぬぐいの使い方。柄で季節を楽しんだり、会話のきっかけになったり、コミュニケーションツールとして日々に楽しさをプラスしてくれるのも、手ぬぐいならではの面白さです。

The rich world of tenugui

The Japanese textile form of the tenugui has a rich and textured history that weaves together art and commercial uses. Still handcrafted by artisans in Tokyo shitamachi (old downtown), its versatility and affordability ensure it continues to evolve in exciting new ways even today.

Everyday art — versatile & practical

Tenugui are used for a multitude of purposes, from hand towel to headwear, bandage to business card, place mat to wall hanging. As every tenugui is handmade, each is unique. Their individual appeal grows with repeated use and washing, as the cloth softens and the dyes take on a well-used patina—natural qualities which we love here at CIBI.

Kamawanu is the leading tenugui maker in Japan. They believe that tenugui are a communication tool between people, the different fabrics and patterns providing a conversation starter to its rich history in Japanese culture. Over the centuries tenugui have been used as a business card, business identity, to wrap things up, as a towel to wipe away sweat and dry things, and even to create something new.