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Akio Tenugui

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Hand-dyed in Japan by a collective of Japanese craftsmen using a technique that dates back to the Meiji period — dyes produce different shades of colors depending on the day's weather, making each tenugui unique. This limited edition tenugui commemorates our ten years of friendship with Akio, featuring a playful design of his iconic pleated ceramics pieces.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

George B. ★★★★★

My neighbor got a much lighter shade than mine, which is exactly what the description promised — we both love how unique they are. The hand-dyed texture feels soft but sturdy, perfect for framing or everyday use.

Natalie O. ★★★★★

The color on mine turned out a deep indigo that shifts in the light—exactly as described, it's like owning a tiny piece of weather. I've been using it as a lightweight scarf and the fabric softens beautifully with each wash.

Hazel V. ★★★★★

I bought this as a kitchen towel and now I kind of want five more. The dye job is genuinely uneven in the best way, and it's gotten softer with every wash.