Tokyo handkerchief

Of course, this handkerchief maintains the advantages of a tenugui in that it is highly absorbent and dries easily. The Iroha Handkerchief is designed featuring each of the 47 characters of the Japanese kana alphabet, including the diacritical marks.

Iroha Handkerchief, also won the Good Design Award for its intricate sense of design. Sending this handkerchief will help to convey feelings that cannot ordinarily be expressed in words.

The main purpose would be to dry your hands, i. It can also be used for emergencies, when liquids have been spilled, especially on clothes. Men make use of handkerchiefs when sweating, of course women can do that too, and there is no shame in wiping sweat off your forehead, temple or neck. Designers select chosen works from the AAC library and all the artworks have to be approved, making sure they are high quality works.

Chika Kudo, who works at JAGDA and helped organize the ongoing exhibition, says that what makes this exhibition so special for the artists involved is the opportunity for them to raise money for athletes in need. The brightly colored, boldly patterned handkerchiefs will first be displayed in Tokyo then travel across Japan with sales going to the Paralympians Association of Japan charity. The exhibit lasts until February You must be logged in to post a comment.

View All Events. From cleaning up everyday messes to gently wiping little faces, this handkerchief was designed and created by Japanese craftsmen with kids in mind. These colorfully catty printed fabric squares function as napkins, scarves, hair accessories, furoshiki, decor, towels, tissues — you name it! International Shipping Information. Ships to: U. S Mainland,. Please note: Items delivered to addresses outside the U.