Description
Japanese Tenugui “Sagi-musume” – Textile Art Set
This set pairs a traditional Japanese tenugui with a Hinoki (Japanese cypress) tapestry rod, designed for clean, elegant wall display.
The motif “Sagi-musume” (The Heron Maiden) is inspired by a celebrated Kabuki dance piece. It tells of a heron spirit appearing as a young woman, expressing quiet beauty, sorrow, and the emotional intensity of love. The design reflects this poetic atmosphere through refined contrast, negative space, and a balanced composition rooted in Japanese aesthetics.
Each tenugui is dyed using the historic Chusen technique, where dye permeates the fabric rather than sitting on the surface. This creates soft depth of color and a cloth with no true “front” or “back,” unlike printed textiles. Displayed as textile art, it brings a subtle yet powerful Japanese presence into modern interiors.
Set Includes
• Fujiya Tenugui “Sagi-musume”
• Hinoki tapestry rod set (rods, cord, and rings included)
Tenugui Details
• Size: approx. 35 × 90 cm
• Material: 100% cotton
• Technique: Chusen hand-dyeing
• Origin: Made in Japan
Hinoki Tapestry Rod
Crafted from Japanese Hinoki cypress.
• Material: Hinoki wood
• Origin: Made in Japan
Care Instructions (Tenugui)
• Slight color fading or bleeding may occur (traditional dyeing)
• Do not leave wet for extended periods
• Hand wash separately
• Trim loose threads if needed
