Products Name

Lucky Cat 福まねき猫 - Firefighter 火消  (Hikeshi)

Japanese Tradition Cotton Towel (The dyed Tenugui)

Firefighter 火消  (Hikeshi)

Hikeshi refers to the firefighting organization and its members during the Edo period.

Because advanced firefighting technology like that of today did not exist,

they climbed ladders, searched for the source of the fire,

and rushed to the scene as quickly as possible.

Furthermore, the "matoi" bearers, who waved a marker called a "matoi" in dangerous places,

were considered the most glamorous members of the Hikeshi.

These fearless and stylish Hikeshi were highly popular among the townspeople,

and were apparently objects of admiration.

Lucky Cat Series   (Fuku Manekineko)

Cats are a familiar sight to Japanese people, and in the past, they were considered auspicious symbols for sericulture because they protected crops and controlled pests.

Now that sericulture has declined, they are cherished as symbols of

business prosperity and family safety.

Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) trivia

A cat's right paw signifies "financial luck," its left paw signifies "a constant stream of customers,"

and both paws signify "it beckons both, but if you get too greedy, it's hopeless."

Colors also have meaning: white signifies "good fortune and happiness,"

black signifies "warding off evil,"

red signifies "health and longevity,"

pink signifies "success in love,"

and gold signifies "increased financial luck."

Tenugui is a Japanese traditional cotton towel.

Tenugui can be used for so many different way you can think of.

As Towel, and Handkerchief,

Wrapping Cloth,

Bandanna, to those who do Kendo

etc, or you can think of anything.

It is very easy to get dry.  

These Tenugui is not sewn at the top & bottom,

so a few weft thread may come apart while in use. 

Due to dyed products, it may lose some color at first time you wash

(Please wash it gently and separately from other white clothing,

they have a chance the white clothing may get the color from Tenugui.)

Please do not use bleach.  

Size (Approximately Size)

34cm x 90cm

(13.385" X  35.433" inch)

Weight

(Approximately Weight for one Tenugui only)

(Weight of packing materials and package are not included)

40g   (1.41 oz)

Material

Cotton 100%

Color

Refer to our Pictures

(The color of the actual Furoshiki may be slightly different from the images on our pictures.)

Country of Origin

Made in Japan