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Tenugui Hand Towel, Carp Climbing a Waterfall
An Iwakawa Hataten original carp climbing a waterfall pattern tenugui hand towel.
According to legend, a carp leaping the falls of Dragon's Gate in China will become a dragon. The word “toryumon” in Japanese, literally climbing the waterfall gate, means “gateway to success” and refers to a barrier to success in life. This word is used when wishing for the future success of children as well as for celebrations such as the Boys' Day Festival.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
An Iwakawa Hataten original rabbit pattern tenugui hand towel.
The rabbit, with its lovely, gentle image, also symbolizes "leaping" and is popular as a good luck charm. In Japanese, the saying "usagi no noborizaka" ("uphill rabbit"), means to show your ability in a special field.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
An Iwakawa Hataten original cloud pattern tenugui hand towel.
People a long time ago lived under clouds which they felt were spiritual. Clouds were thought to be a place where heavenly beings and Buddha resided and a realm that connected the heavens and earth. They also appear a lot in classical Japanese literature.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
An Iwakawa Hataten original snow pattern tenugui hand towel.
It is said that, if it snows a lot, then there should be a good harvest that year. Doi Toshitsura, called the "snow lord", left behind the first authentic recorded observation designs of snow crystals in Japan, and this item is dyed based on this.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
Tenugui Hand Towel, Sea Bream,
An Iwakawa Hataten original sea bream pattern tenugui hand towel.
Through the word "omedetai", "tai" (sea bream) is an auspicious fish essential for celebrations since ancient times. Ebisu, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, holds a sea bream in his hand. This sea bream, with its excellent red head and tail, is a trademark of Iwakawa Hataten.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
Tenugui Hand Towel, Summer Orange
An Iwakawa Hataten original summer orange pattern tenugui hand towel.
The summer orange, a specialty of Hagi, is a plant that has pretty flowers while its fruit ripens in early summer. The fresh white flowers and yellow fruit are sure to make you feel refreshed.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
An Iwakawa Hataten original camellia pattern tenugui hand towel.
The camellia, with its vividness when falling to earth, symbolizes the views on life and death of Japanese people. The charming camellia with its brightly colored flowers and glossy leaves overflowing with vitality, helps replenish our energy and vigor.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
An Iwakawa Hataten original whale pattern tenugui hand towel.
Yamaguchi Prefecture, surrounded by a wide expanse of sea, is a place where you can observe whales. This is designed with humorous a looking whale and lucky cloud pattern.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
Very popular for birth celebrations!
A baby-sized apron with an original tenugui pattern. The auspicious sea pattern is accented with embroidery.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
Cushion, Sea Bream, Navy (Large)
A large sized cushion made using an Iwakawa Hataten original tenugui pattern.
Through the word "omedetai", "tai" (sea bream) is an auspicious fish essential for celebrations since ancient times. Ebisu, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, holds a sea bream in his hand. This sea bream, with its excellent red head and tail, is a trademark of Iwakawa Hataten.
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for hagiyaki ware and its castle, is a fishing town that faces the Japan Sea. Iwakawa Hataten was established more than 100 years ago. It specializes in the production of flags, curtains and banners, while carefully hand-making original accessories, hand towels, etc, using dyed Tairyobata fabric.
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