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Linen Towel Tenugui

Okai Mafu

Original Edo Period manufacturing process. soft & absorbent linen towel.

$25.00
$25.00
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    okai mafu linen towel tenugui neatly folded wrapped with fine paper showcasing company name
    inen towel tenugui showing angled shot of linen towel and brand name on paper wrapper
    closeup shot tenugui linen towel okai mafu texture and paper displaying brand name

    Linen Towel Tenugui

    Product information

    Description

    A linen hand towel (tenugui) which is more durable and dries faster than cotton. Okai Mafu’s tenugui is more rigid than cotton, but it is still quite soft to the touch, and quite absorbent, which makes for a great kitchen towel. 

    Founded in 1863 in Naramachi, Nara Prefecture, Okai Mafu is a fifth-generation, family owned business. In the Edo period, this area was predominately involved with Nara sarashi production. This company is one of just a few that produces using traditional technology from the Edo period.  

    Details

    • Brand: Okai Mafu
    • Size: About 36cm x90cm
    • Material: linen
    • Made in Japan

    Care & Use

    • Recommend hand-washing this towel and not using chlorinated bleach.
    • The edges may fray, but can be trimmed with scissors.
    closeup shot tenugui linen towel okai mafu texture and paper displaying brand name
    inen towel tenugui showing angled shot of linen towel and brand name on paper wrapper
    okai mafu linen towel tenugui neatly folded wrapped with fine paper showcasing company name

    Original Edo Period manufacturing process. soft & absorbent linen towel.

    Original Edo Period manufacturing process. soft & absorbent linen towel.

    Original Edo Period manufacturing process. soft & absorbent linen towel.

    inen towel tenugui showing angled shot of linen towel and brand name on paper wrapper
    okai mafu linen towel tenugui neatly folded wrapped with fine paper showcasing company name
    closeup shot tenugui linen towel okai mafu texture and paper displaying brand name