Tenugui (The Twelve Zodiac Animals) peony The entire set is compact

The entire set is compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand

a beloved winter fruit in Japan

Made in Japan

Camellia flowers are commonly used as subjects in Yumeji’s designs

dating back to the Heian period (794-1185) and continuing to be used in various applications

Tenugui (The Twelve Zodiac Animals) peony The entire set is compactDescription This tenugui features the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac (Jnishi), arranged like traditional seal impressions. The zodiac system originated in ancient China and later spread throughout East Asia, including Japan, where it became closely connected with the calendar and the traditional way of counting the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating twelve year cycle and continues to be a familiar part of Japanese culture