説明
手ぬぐい「トンボ(紺)」 江戸小紋
Tenugui “Dragonfly(navy)”
This is a tenugui with dragonflies pattern dyed in navy blue, which has been loved by samurai since the Kamakura period (1185–1333) as a “winning color”.
Dragonflies were called “kachi-mushi” (meaning “victory bug”) because of their habit of only moving forward, and were popular among samurai as good luck charms for “never turning back. Even today, it has been handed down to swordsmen and is used as a favorite pattern for kendo’s tenugui. It is also a symbol of a good harvest as a valuable insect that removes pests.
The dragonfly pattern has been loved by Japanese people since ancient times. Even today, it can be used in a variety of ways, not only as a handkerchief, but also as a handmade material for making baby clothes, masks, etc.
Size:90×35cm
100% Cotton Made in Japan