Cotton Towel [TENUGUI] / KOMON / MAME-SHIBORI

MAME-SHIBORI

"MAME-SHIBORI" is a traditional Japanese pattern featuring small polka dots arranged in a regular, orderly fashion.

The name comes from the tiny dots that resemble beans ("MAME" in Japanese), while "SHIBORI" refers to a dyeing technique that creates patterns by binding or folding the fabric.

"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.