How to Use Japanese Tenugui (Hand towel)
Japanese Tenugui is a type of hand towels. As you may already know, Tenugui is usually used as a wiping tool. In addition to that, Tenugui is used for a variety of purposes such as wrapping, interior decoration, a scarf, a head band, and covering. I introduce how to use Tenugui that will enrich your life.
First of all, Tenugui is a type of hand towels as I mentioned before. You can use Tenugui in the same way as a hand towel, for example, using after washing your hands or face. One of the simplest and easiest ways to use Tenugui is as a place mat for your meal. Although it is simple and easy, it adds color to your meals. Another way is to hang it on a wall as an interior decoration. Also, Tenugui can be a cover of your bag and an open shelf. It should be better than ordinary and boring covers!
A big difference between hand towels and Tenugui is slenderness. Tenugui is usually thinner than a hand towel. Because of that, you can wrap up small items such as a book, a lunch box, and a wine bottle. Your friend will be happy if she or he received a gift wrapped up with Tenugui.
You can use Tenugui to keep your kitchen clean. It will dry easily. However, since Tenugui will lose its colors, use Tenugui of light colors.
Japanese crafts like Tenugui are practicable as well as well-designed compared to modern crafts.
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