Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui
Nagakan Tenugui

Nagakan Tenugui

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Thin, absorbent, and perfect for use as a handkerchief or wrapping material

 

Tenugui, a traditi onal Japanese cloth, possesses a thin yet highly absorbent quality that ensures quick drying. Unlike bulky towels, their long, slender design makes them a versatile alternative, perfect for use as a handkerchief or wrapping material.

Wind

Unlike the traditional tenugui pattern, the design concept of Wind blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern cycling motifs. For a cyclist, the wind is always an unpredictable role en route: when it is at your back, you can easily breeze through the route without any effort, whereas when it buffets you head-on, even the simplest ride can turn into a toil. However, whether it’s your enemy or your ally, the wind always keeps you on your toes as a cyclist, and a ride without it just wouldn't be that interesting.

Circle

The concept of Circle draws its inspiration from the spinning wheels of a bicycle in motion. Circles overlap each other, forming seemingly expanding and changing ripples, giving the pattern an abstract quality. Cycling and the circle, as fun as they are, are also metaphors for life. Life is a circle that goes round as we pedal our legs. Every year is also a cycle of seasons.

Mountain

This design draws inspiration from the majestic mountains. With its crossing diamond shapes and green hues, the design evokes the breathtaking vistas of towering peaks and rolling hills. Mountains hold a special place in every cyclist’s heart, whether it be for the sheer enjoyment of the scenery, the exhilaration of downhill descents, or simply the thrill of steep climbs. Sometimes it can seem like your body is working against you when you're climbing, but the rush you get when you reach the summit makes it all worth it.

Studio:Nagakan Dyeing Factory
Origin: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Dimensions: 53-60 cm
Weight: 15g
Materials: 100% Chita cotton
Technique: Tenasen

 

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Dyeing, where Color and Time are Layered

Established in 1887 by the skilled dye artisan Kanbei Nagano in Moto-Aramachi (now Aoba-ku Ichibancho), the Nagakan Dyeing Factory boasts a rich history of crafting happi coats and aprons for the city's merchants, craftsmen, and residents in the past. Today, Nagakan continues to employ traditional methods such as hikizome or tenasen, to create a diverse array of products, ranging from shrine banners and izakaya aprons to noren curtains for the local community.

Tenasen, Harmony between Fabrics and Colors

Artisans carefully hand-dye the patterns using the traditional tenasenzome technique, in which different color dyes are used for each pattern frame. After unrolling the fabric onto the long, slanted table called a nassendai, a wooden spatula with rubber is pulled across the fabric, spreading the dye slowly and evenly to ensure that designs are cleanly printed. This method guarantees a rich and uniform color that harmonizes well together with the soft texture of cotton.

Tenugui: multi-functional and elegant

Tenugui, a traditional Japanese cloth, possesses a thin yet highly absorbent quality that ensures quick drying. Unlike bulky towels, their long, slender design makes them a versatile alternative, perfect for use as a handkerchief or wrapping material. Popularized in the Edo period, these long cotton cloths are still widely used in Japan in daily life and often exchanged as gifts.

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