Tenugui - Yokai Parade

Tenugui are plain weave thin cotton cloths about 35" x 13" in size. They have been used for centuries in Japan for a variety of purposes, and many people use them as washcloths and headbands.  This tenugui is covered with images of yōkai, supernatural monsters and spirits in Japanese folklore. Yōkai can take the forms of any living creatures, or even inanimate objects. Some of them look scary, but many look quite silly and friendly. Yōkai are not necessarily evil creatures; they have been feared but also revered and loved for many years in Japan.  The finish of this tenuqui is unique that all four sides are stitched. (Standard cotton fabric for tenugui is woven in 13" width so long sides are selvedges; cut sides are left unhemmed.) Specifications 100% cotton 35" x 12½”  Made in Japan Who Makes it Yamamoto Jin Shoten of Kyoto is a textile converter that has been in business since the 18th century. Combining tradition with modern taste they produce apparel and small textile goods. The