Tenugui “Suika Daruma” – HAMAMONYO, 100% cotton, made in Japan

Tenugui “Suika Daruma” – Japanese cotton cloth

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Summer, happiness and a touch of humor

This playful tenugui comes from the traditional manufacturer HAMAMONYO in Yokohama. The family-run company has been using the traditional wet printing technique (Yokohama Nassen) for over 75 years and produces high-quality cotton towels that are soft, durable, and chlorine-free bleached. The fabric was specially developed for tenugui production and is suitable for everyday use as well as for gifting.

The design combines round watermelons with small daruma faces. Some fruits are cut open, others feature a stylized daruma in green. The pattern is airily arranged on a light background, giving the motif a summery freshness and lightness. The daruma figure traditionally symbolizes perseverance and good luck—in this version, with a wink.

Whether as a kitchen towel, gift wrapping, table decoration, or summer accessory, this tenugui combines Japanese symbolism with seasonality and a good dose of charm.

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Product details

• Motif: Suika Daruma (スイカだるま), watermelons with hidden Daruma faces
• Dimensions: approx. 90 × 34 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

Anyone looking for a light summer design with a Japanese twist. This tenugui is perfect as a gift, for the kitchen, or as a colorful everyday element.