Kitchen Towels

Hirali Kitchen Towel

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 this Rikumo Journal entry.

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

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Hirali Tenugui

A longtime fixture in Japanese homes, the tenugui is an all-purpose textile with as many applications as you can imagine. Add a reversible Hirali tenugui to your wardrobe as a bold accessory, or repurpose it as a table runner your friends will love. Give a tenugui as a decorative gift, or grab one to dress up your bento box. When used as a towel, tenugui soak up moisture quickly and dry nearly as fast - thanks to the lack of a hem - making them handy additions to any kitchen or bathroom. 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 this Rikumo Journal entry.

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 color may transfer. Avoid bleach or brightening agents. Hang dry in a shaded spot. Note that some initial fraying is normal for tenugui. Do not pull any loose threads; instead, trim with scissors. Ironing at a high temperature may cause discoloration.
Osaka, Japan

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Moku Light Towel

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 and corner hanging tab make it an ideal choice for homes and kitchens with limited shelf space.

"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 cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan

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Moku Linen Towel

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 thin texture emphasizes the distinctive softness of Japanese linen. A compact design and corner hanging tab make this an ideal choice for homes and kitchens with limited shelf space.

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.

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Linen50 Kitchen Towel

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

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Square Towel

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 cold water and mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan

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Graph Towel

Woven from 100% organic cotton, this neutral towel collection is made the old-fashioned way on the vintage looms of Imabari. The Graph Towel features a soft terry pile back and a smooth front in a classic windowpane pattern. The organic cotton is woven on a Toyoda loom, one of the last great vintage Japanese textile looms. Each towel is naturally dyed with ingredients like bamboo charcoal, coffee, and black tea to create a spectrum of complementary neutral shades. The compact design makes these towels highly absorbent, quick-drying, and luxuriously comfortable for travel or daily use. This style includes handy loops 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 our Journal.

Materials: 100% organic cotton
Dimensions:
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 with cold water and mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan

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Shirt Stripe Towel

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 with cold water and mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan

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Flax Line Organics Towel - Ivories

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.

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Flax Line Organics Towel - Beiges

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Sousou Tenugui Towel - Swirl Swirl

Tenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and retracts 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 everyday- use it as a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless!

For inspiration and instructions, see our journal.

About Sou Sou
Every piece in this colorful collection is infused with vibrant graphic patterns designed by Japanese artist Katsuji Wakisaka. A celebrated textile designer since 1968, Wakisaka’s inspiration comes from the Kyoto landscape and the mod styles of the 1960s.  With a mission to revitalize traditional Japanese styles, his modern designs combine contemporary patterns with traditional Japanese shapes.

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

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Sousou Tenugui Towel - Sound of Snow Fall

Tenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and attracts 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 everyday- use it as a tea towel, place mat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless!

For inspiration and instructions, see our journal.

About Sou Sou
Every piece in this colorful collection is infused with vibrant graphic patterns designed by Japanese artist Karsuji Wakisaka. A celebrated textile designer since 1968, Wakisaka’s inspiration comes from the Kyoto landscape and the mod styles of the 1960s.  With a mission to revitalize traditional Japanese styles, his modern designs combine contemporary patterns with traditional Japanese shapes.

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

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Sousou Tenugui Towel - Scallions

Tenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and attracts 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!

For inspiration and instructions, see the Rikumo Journal.

About Sou Sou
Every piece in this colorful collection is infused with vibrant graphic patterns designed by Japanese artist Karsuji Wakisaka. A celebrated textile designer since 1968, Wakisaka’s inspiration comes from the Kyoto landscape and the mod styles of the 1960s.  With a mission to revitalize traditional Japanese styles, his modern designs combine contemporary patterns with traditional Japanese shapes.

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

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Kamawanu Tenugui - Chrysanthemum Red

We are pleased to offer this series of vividly designed and beautifully illustrated tenugui towels. These multipurpose textiles have been used for centuries as handkerchiefs, gift wrap, napkins, and wall art. This collection is dyed using the “chusen” method, which has been practiced since the Meiji period. This method has a characteristic appearance due to the fact that the dye produces different shades of color depending on the weather, temperature, and humidity at the time of dying. These 100% cotton towels are reversible and the pattern appears on both the front and reverse sides.

About Tenugui Towels
A tenugui towel is a thin vibrantly-printed Japanese textile that typically measures 35 cm in width and 90 cm in length. Like furoshiki, it can be used for wrapping gifts, bottles, and other common items. It also makes an absorbent dish towel and washcloth. Tenuguis can also be purposed into table runners, placemats, curtains - the sky’s the limit! They are often given as gifts or souvenirs from travelers in Japan.

Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: 35.5" L x 13" W
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.
Tokyo, Japan

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Kamawanu Tenugui - Kiku

We are pleased to offer this series of vividly designed and beautifully illustrated tenugui towels. These multipurpose textiles have been used for centuries as handkerchiefs, gift wrap, napkins, and wall art. This collection is dyed using the “chusen” method, which has been practiced since the Meiji period. This method has a characteristic appearance due to the fact that the dye produces different shades of color depending on the weather, temperature, and humidity at the time of dying. These 100% cotton towels are reversible and the pattern appears on both the front and reverse sides.

About Tenugui Towels
A tenugui towel is a thin vibrantly-printed Japanese textile that typically measures 35 cm in width and 90 cm in length. Like furoshiki, it can be used for wrapping gifts, bottles, and other common items. It also makes an absorbent dish towel and washcloth. Tenuguis can also be purposed into table runners, placemats, curtains- the sky’s the limit! They are often given as gifts or souvenirs from travelers in Japan. 

Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: 35.5" L x 13" W
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. 

Tokyo, Japan

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Kamawanu Tenugui - Kagome Blue

We are pleased to offer this series of vividly designed and beautifully illustrated tenugui towels. These multipurpose textiles have been used for centuries as handkerchiefs, gift wrap, napkins, and wall art. This collection is dyed using the “chusen” method, which has been practiced since the Meiji period. This method has a characteristic appearance due to the fact that the dye produces different shades of color depending on the weather, temperature, and humidity at the time of dying. These 100% cotton towels are reversible and the pattern appears on both the front and reverse sides.

About Tenugui Towels
A tenugui towel is a thin vibrantly-printed Japanese textile that typically measures 35 cm in width and 90 cm in length. Like furoshiki, it can be used for wrapping gifts, bottles, and other common items. It also makes an absorbent dish towel and washcloth. Tenuguis can also be purposed into table runners, placemats, curtains- the sky’s the limit! They are often given as gifts or souvenirs from travelers in Japan. 

Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: 35.5" L x 13" W
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. 

Tokyo, Japan

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Kamawanu Tenugui - Grass