Tenugui “Neko to Kingyo no Natsu” – HAMAMONYO, 100% cotton, made in Japan

Tenugui “Neko to Kingyo no Natsu” – Japanese cotton cloth

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Summer mood between wind chimes and goldfish

This tenugui depicts a playful white cat (猫, neko) curiously gazing at a group of goldfish (金魚, kingyo) . Above it, a Japanese wind chime (風鈴, fūrin) sways gently in the summer breeze. The wavy lines in the background suggest shimmering heat or the play of light on water surfaces. A scene full of lightness and summer nostalgia.

The cloth is manufactured by the traditional family business HAMAMONYO in Yokohama – an expert in the Yokohama wet dyeing technique with over 75 years of experience. The cotton fabric used is chlorine-free bleached, skin-friendly, soft, and was specially developed for tenugui production.

The design invites you to pause for a moment – like a cool moment in the shade on a hot day. The typical summer motifs are lovingly drawn and subtly color-coordinated.

The motif was awarded the “Gold Award” by the OMOTENASHI Selection – a sign of craftsmanship and authentic Japanese design.

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Product details

• Motif: Neko to Kingyo no Natsu (猫と金魚の夏) - cat, goldfish and wind chimes in summer
• Dimensions: approx. 34 × 90 cm
• Material: 100% cotton – fine fabric, chlorine-free bleached, specially developed for Tenugui production at HAMAMONYO
• Weight: approx. 80 g
• Origin: Handmade in Japan
• Printing: Traditional wet dyeing technique (Yokohama wet dyeing), color and wash resistant
• Processing: Unhemmed edges (typical for tenugui), can fray easily

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Care instructions

• Wash at max. 30 °C
• Do not use fabric softener
• Air drying recommended
• The raw edges may fray slightly during washing—this is typical of tenugui and not a defect. Excess threads can easily be trimmed with scissors.

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Ideal for

For anyone who loves playful summer motifs, this tenugui brings the lightness of a summer breeze with a cat, wind chimes, and goldfish into your home.