Daruma

The Tenugui 手拭 is a cotton towel commonly used in Kendo.

Kendo practitioners wrap it on the head, before putting on the Bogu Men (helmet) (Kendo armor).
Its size is normalized, and is 96cm x 36cm.

This Tenugui has a Daruma 達磨 design.
Daruma is the Japanese name of Bodhidarma, a Buddhist Saint who lived towards the end of the 5th century, beginning of the 6th century BC
He is considered the father of Zen Buddhism, creating a strong link with martial arts.

This Tenugui is made of 100% cotton.

Our traditional Tenugui are dyed in Chusen Some, a traditional dyeing method from the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture.
This traditional dye, first intended for yukata, has been transmitted since the middle of the 18th century. Artisans considered cultural treasures are still actively working in Hamamatsu.