Cotton Towel [TENUGUI] / KOMON / Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

This design is inspired by the ever-changing patterns seen when looking through a kaleidoscope.
Delicate lines overlap to create a mesmerizing motif that you’ll want to admire again and again.

"TENUGUI" is a hand-dyed rectangular cloth that has been used daily in Japan since ancient times.

"KOMON" means "small patterns" in Japanese, and this collection features a series of "TENUGUI" adorned with these traditional KOMON designs.

Many of these KOMON patterns are traditional motifs cherished by common people for over 100 years. Each pattern has its own name and meaning, carrying a unique story behind it.