Very easy! How to tie a stylish Tenugui round your neck like a scarf
How are you doing in the heat summer? Every day, it is necessary to protect from heat and sun. As an idea for spending such a hot summer in style and comfort, here is an easy way to tie a tenugui around your neck.
Why are Tenugui scarves recommended?
1 Effective as a sweat stop!
The tenugui is made from flat-woven cotton, a ”Sarashi momen(bleached cotton fabric)”. Sarashi momen is a material that possesses the dual characteristics of excellent water absorbency and quick-drying properties
2 Effective for anti-ageing!
Ultraviolet radiation is the biggest enemy of beauty and is always a problem. In summer, the sun is particularly strong and sunscreen is essential. The neck is an open and age exposed area, but it is also where people tend to forget to take care of themselves. Tie a Tenugui scarf around your neck to protect it from the strong summer UV rays and provide anti-ageing protection!
3 Cool heat protection!
If a ice pack or other heat-reducing item is put inside the Tenugui scarf, it can also help to protect against the heat. By cooling the neck, it feels cooler and is expected to prevent heat stroke.
Cool Tenugui scarves are a summer lifehack. Summer days will be even more enjoyable if you tie a stylish Tenugui scarf, which stops sweat, prevents UV rays and provides protection from the heat. In this column, we will show you four easy ways to Tie a tenugui scarf around your neck.
1 Tenugui scarf “Ball knot”
2 Tenugui scarf “Twist Knot”
3 Tenugui scarf “Tie knot”
4 Tenugui scarf “Flower knot”
It is very easy to do, so please try to tie tenugui scarf!
1. Tenugui scarf “Ball knot
Preparation
How to tie a Tenugui into a ball knot ware.
1. Fold one quarter of the Tenugui from both ends towards the center.
2. Fold in half.
3. Fold in half again.
4. Make one knot in the center.
5. Wear it around your neck with the knot in front of you.
6. Tie the ends of the Tenugui into a knot.
7. The other end is also tucked into the knot.
8. Completed!
Tenugui scarf “Ball knot” arrangement
Ball knot ware changes its impression completely depending on the pattern and color of the Tenugui.
2. Tenugui scarf “Twist Knot”
Preparation
How to tie a Tenugui into a Twist Knot ware.
1. Fold the Tenugui in half.
2. Stack the other Tenugui inside and then fold it in half.
3. Twist gently.
4. Wear around one’s neck.
5. Twist and wind it around.
6. Completed!
Tenugui scarf ” Twist Knot ” arrangement
During the second step, the length of the scarf depends on the size of the overlap of the two Tenuguis. There is also an arrangement where the edges of Tenugui is not rolled up around the neck, but daringly shown outwards.
3. Tenugui scarf “Tie knot”
Preparation
How to tie a Tenugui into a Tie Knot ware
1. Fold the Tenugui into sixths.
2. Place the folded Tenugui in the centre of the other one.
3. Fold the outer tenugui in thirds.
4. Slightly bring out the edges of the inner tenugui folded into six folds.
5. Wear around one’s neck.
6. Take out the inner Tenugui and tie it like a tie.
7. Completed!
Tenugui scarf “Tie Knot” arrangement
As two Tenuguis are used, you can enjoy selecting a combination of designs and shades based on the day’s theme.
4. Tenugui scarf “Flower knot”
Preparation
How to tie a Tenugui into a Flower knot ware
1. Fold the short ends of the Tenugui.
2. Fold both long sides of the Tenugui a quarter towards the center.
3. Fold the long side out into a bellows.
4. Wear around one’s neck.
5. Tie once.
6. Fasten the top of the 5 knot with an elastic band.
7. Finish shaping while spreading!
Tenugui scarf “Flower Knot” arrangement
The size of the flower varies according to the size of the fold in step 1.
Azabujuban Asa no ha has more than 500 patterns of original art Tenugui, such as Kabuki, Ukiyoe, Japanese four seasons, animals, Edo komon, Indigo dyed and Arimatsu shibori(Resist dyeing technic with tying using string).
We would be happy if you discover your favourite Tenugui and enjoy summer in Japan together with it!
