Kitchen Towels
Linen50 Kitchen Towel
$ 32.00 USD
Made from a mixture of linen and cotton, the Linen50 Kitchen Towel is a breathable and absorbent textile that can be used for drying plates or wrapping fresh bread. Available in five colorful shades, its rustic stripes bring a pop of color to your kitchen. This style also includes a handy loop for hanging.
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Materials: 50% linen, 50% cotton
Dimensions: 19" L x 19" W
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Hirali Kitchen Towel
$ 13.00 USD
Like other Hirali textiles, these kitchen towels feature striking double-sided designs, but they stand out as much for their absorbency as for their aesthetics. Hirali Kitchen Towels can soak up incredible amounts of water thanks to the high-quality cotton fabric from which they're made, and they dry exceptionally fast. With use, a Hirali kitchen towel will also grow quite soft to the touch, pampering the hands while tackling the toughest jobs.
Learn about the craft behind the creation of Hirali textiles and the inspiration for their vibrant motifs in the rikumo journal.
About Takeno Senko
From its location in Sakai City - the Town of Tenugui - dyeing company Takeno Senko is perfectly positioned to create top-quality textiles, and it doesn't disappoint. Only a few short years ago, Takeno Senko's artisans perfected their method of creating reversible textiles by roll printing different colors on each side of thin cotton fabric, a feat no other company has managed to match. The result is Hirali, a collection of towels, tenugui, and stoles that boast one-of-a-kind designs made nowhere else in the world.
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: 23.23" L x 11.81" W
Care: Wash with hot water before use. Due to the use of traditional dyes and fabrics, color may fade slightly, and the towel may shrink over time. If left to soak in water, color may transfer to other objects.
Osaka, Japan
Hirali Tenugui
$ 28.00 USD
A longtime fixture in Japanese homes, the tenugui is an all-purpose textile with as many applications as you can imagine. When used as a towel, Hirali Tenugui soak up moisture quickly and dry just as fast - thanks to the lack of a hem along two edges - making them handy additions to any kitchen or bathroom. Give a tenugui as a decorative gift, or grab one to dress up your bento box. Add a reversible tenugui to your wardrobe as a bold accessory, or repurpose it as a table runner your friends will love. Try a tenugui for yourself and experience a perfect combination of function and form.
Learn about the craft behind the creation of Hirali textiles and the inspiration for their vibrant motifs in the rikumo journal.
Please note: Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal and expected. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim with scissors as needed. The frayed edges will develop a natural fringe with time.
About Takeno Senko
From its location in Sakai City - the Town of Tenugui - dyeing company Takeno Senko is perfectly positioned to create top-quality textiles, and it doesn't disappoint. Only a few short years ago, Takeno Senko's artisans perfected their method of creating reversible textiles by roll printing different colors on each side of thin cotton fabric, a feat no other company has managed to match. The result is Hirali, a collection of towels, tenugui, and stoles that boast one-of-a-kind designs made nowhere else in the world.
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: 35.43" L x 13.39" W
Care: Hand wash separately from other fabrics, as some dye may transfer. Hang dry in a shaded spot. Avoid bleach or brightening agents. Ironing at a high temperature may cause discoloration.
Osaka, Japan
Moku Light Towel
$ 45.00 USD
The Moku Light Towel is woven with 100% cotton and is one of our most compact and multipurpose styles. Powerfully absorbent and quick-drying, it performs like a towel twice its size and comes in a wide range of colors. The compact design makes it an ideal choice for homes and kitchens with limited shelf space. Also available in a linen version.
"Highly Recommended" by the editors at Bon Appétit: "Ever since I’ve started keeping a Moku towel slung over my oven door next to my tomato sauce towels, I’ve realized a good dish towel can be every bit as wonderful as a sharp knife, a wooden spoon, or a heavy cutting board." Read all about it here!
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 11.25" L x 11.25" W
Hand Towel (M): 42" L x 12.5" W
Bath Towel (L): 49.5" L x 23.5" W
Care: Machine wash with like colors on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Moku Linen Towel
$ 74.00 USD
The Moku Linen Towel is a lightweight textile woven from a mixture of cotton and linen for a natural, refreshing feeling in the hand. Powerfully absorbent and quick-drying, its texture emphasizes the distinctive softness of Japanese linen. The compact design makes this an ideal choice for homes and kitchens with limited shelf space. Also available in an all-cotton version.
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Materials: 60% cotton, 40% linen
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 15.75" L x 13" W
Hand Towel (M): 40" L x 13" W
Bath Towel (L): 53.15" L x 27.5" W
Care: Machine wash with like colors on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Shukin Towel
$ 14.00 USD
This handkerchief-sized, multipurpose textile is perfect for wiping up sweat and spills while folding away in an easy-to-carry package. Each style features a grey and pastel color block motif and a loose gauze weave that helps to improve absorption and drying time. Each towel comes individually rolled and makes a great gift.
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Material: 100% cotton
Dimensions: 13” L x 13” W
Care: Machine wash on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent, preferably in a mesh laundry bag to avoid pulling. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Square Towel
$ 24.00 USD
Take your towel on the go with this pint-sized textile made for versatile living. The Square Towel features a smooth chambray front and a soft terry pile back that gently pampers your skin and soaks up water in seconds. This style features a split color block of clean grey stripes and soft sherbet shades, for a cheerful pop of color in the kitchen or in your gym bag. Features a corner accent loop for easy hanging.
About Yoshii
Yoshii towels are constructed in the traditionally slim and compact Japanese style and are known for their unrivaled softness and fresh stylings. Each towel is woven in Imabari from hand-picked, twisted-ring Shankar 6 cotton threads, which are massaged down, puffed, and combed twice for ultimate softness. Their exciting designs and low-chemical manufacturing process make these lightweight towels visually striking, highly absorbent, and fast-drying - in other words, perfect for daily use.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: 19 ½" L x 19 ½" W
Care: Machine wash with like colors on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent, preferably in a mesh laundry bag to avoid pulling. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Shirt Stripe Towel
$ 9.00 USD
A favorite of new parents, minimalists, and frequent travelers, the extra-compact Shirt Stripe Towel is designed for portability and easy storage. This collection comes in two sizes: a mini washcloth and a compact bath towel perfect for travel or small children. This style features an absorbent, tightly woven front and a looped terry pile back, available in a variety of candy-colored stripes that brighten up any environment.
About Yoshii
Yoshii towels are constructed in the traditionally slim and compact Japanese style and are known for their unrivaled softness and fresh stylings. Each towel is woven in Imabari from hand-picked, twisted-ring Shankar 6 cotton threads, which are massaged down, puffed, and combed twice for ultimate softness. Their exciting designs and low-chemical manufacturing process make these lightweight towels visually striking, highly absorbent, and fast-drying - in other words, perfect for daily use.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 10" L x 10" W
Hand Towel (M): 31.5" L x 13.38" W
Compact Bath Towel (L): 47" L x 20" W
Care: Machine wash on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent, preferably in a mesh laundry bag to avoid pulling. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Graph Towel
$ 17.00 USD
Woven from 100% organic cotton, the Graph Towel features a soft terry pile back and a smooth front showing a classic windowpane pattern. Its cotton fibers are woven on a Toyoda loom - one of the last great vintage textile looms in Japan - and are dyed with natural ingredients like charcoal, coffee, and black tea to create a spectrum of complementary neutral shades. Their compact design makes these towels highly absorbent, quick to dry, and luxuriously comfortable for travel or daily use.
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn how to choose the perfect Japanese towel in the rikumo journal.
Materials: 100% organic cottonDimensions:
Washcloth (S): 13" L x 13" W
Hand Towel (M): 31.5" L x 13" W
Bath Towel (L): 51.15" L x 27.5" W
Care: Machine wash on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent, preferably in a mesh laundry bag to avoid pulling. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
2.5-Ply Gauze Towel
$ 48.00 USD
Shinto took the middle layer of a traditional 20-count, 3-ply cotton gauze fabric and replaced it with a half-weight weave to create the 2.5-Ply Gauze Towel. Lightweight yet substantial, each style features a wonderfully soft texture and a slight variation in dyes that creates an alluring depth of color. This fluffy towel is generously sized and features a unique "slim towel" option that works as either washcloth or accessory.
About Shinto Towel
Shinto Towel combines more than a century of knowledge and technical experience with an eye for innovation and creativity to create premium textiles that disrupt the status quo. Their towels are set apart by their superior absorbency, luxurious softness, and a trademark texture achieved through atozarashi, a post-weave refining process that removes all starch, oils, and impurities from the fibers to create an addictingly fluffy texture.
Materials: 100% organic cotton
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 12.99" L x 11.81" W
Slim Towel (ST): 45.28" L x 11.81" W
Hand Towel (M): 39.37" L x 22.83" W
Bath Towel (L): 55.12" L x 34.65" W
Care: Do not pull loose threads; instead, snip them carefully with scissors. Wash on the gentlest setting, preferably in a mesh laundry bag. Wash with like colors, especially at first. Avoid the overuse of fabric softeners, as this may damage the fibers and reduce absorbency. Do not use chlorine bleach. Handle wet towels gently; do not pull or snap the towel lengthwise while wet. For best results, hang dry in a shady, well-ventilated area.
Osaka, Japan
Flax Line Organics Towel - Ivories
$ 15.00 USD
Created in the compact Japanese style, the Flax Line Organics Towel combines beautiful design with incredible softness. For optimal absorbency, this luxurious textile is made from two types of cotton: a gauzy, soft cotton weave front and a looped, organic cotton terry pile back. Together, the two sides form a towel that is incredibly absorbent, fast-drying, lightweight, and environmentally friendly. Also available in shades of beige.
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 13.25” x 13.25”
Hand Towel (M): 13.25” x 33.5”
Compact Bath Towel (L): 23.75” x 49.25”
Bath Towel (XL): 32.75" x 55"
Care: Machine wash on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent, preferably in a mesh laundry bag to avoid pulling. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Flax Line Organics Towel - Beiges
$ 15.00 USD
Created in the compact Japanese style, the Flax Line Organics Towel combines beautiful design with incredible softness. For optimal absorbency, this luxurious textile is made from two types of cotton: a gauzy, soft cotton weave front and a looped, organic cotton terry pile back. Together, the two sides form a towel that is incredibly absorbent, fast-drying, lightweight, and environmentally friendly. Also available in shades of ivory.
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 13.25” x 13.25”
Hand Towel (M): 13.25” x 33.5”
Compact Bath Towel (L): 23.75” x 49.25”
Bath Towel (XL): 32.75" x 55"
Care: Machine wash on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent, preferably in a mesh laundry bag to avoid pulling. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
SOU•SOU Tenugui Towel - Sound of Snow Fall
$ 20.00 USD
Tenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and repels dust. 100% cotton, hand-dyed and cut by hand, the colorful patterns recall traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This multipurpose towel lends a pop of color to your daily routine; use it as a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless! Learn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the rikumo journal.
Please note: Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.
About SOU•SOU
Use of the Japanese phrase sou sou - meaning "yes, yes" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the mod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.
Materials: Cotton
Dimensions: Width: 14" Length: 35"
Care: As this product is hand-dyed, you may experience color loss/bleeding. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui towels are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end will fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.
Kyoto, Japan
SOU•SOU Tenugui Towel - Scallions
$ 20.00 USD
Tenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and repels dust. 100% cotton, hand-dyed and cut by hand, the colorful patterns recall traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This multipurpose towel lends a pop of color to your daily routine; use it as a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless! Learn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the rikumo journal.
Please note: Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.
About SOU•SOU
Use of the Japanese phrase sou sou - meaning "yes, yes" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the mod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.
Materials: Cotton
Dimensions: 35" L x 14" W
Care: As this product is hand-dyed, you may experience some minor color loss. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end will fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.
Kyoto, Japan
