Cotton Towel [TENUGUI] / KOMON / YOTSU-KATABAMI

YOTSU-KATABAMI

"KATABAMI" (wood sorrel) carries the flower meaning of joy and is considered a lucky plant symbolizing prosperity and thriving descendants.

While the plant naturally has three leaves, it is often represented with four leaves (YOTSU-BA) as a symbol of good fortune.

Like the four-leaf clover, the "YOTSU-BA" (four-leaf) version of "KATABAMI" is widely loved as a lucky motif.

"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.