Cotton Tenugui - Hyaku Ren Jitoku HAND TOWEL FOR MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING Cotton tenugui (???), literally ?hand wipes,? were introduced during the Edo Period (1603-1868), and became one of the ?Seven Essential? items for Japanese travelers, and martial artists. Ours are limited edition exclusive designs made in Japan by dyeing (not printing) 100% cotton gauze (momen) by hand. To suit international karate exponents, they are 7? longer (14? x 39?) than the standard Japansese size. The first in the series bears the characters, Hyaku Ren Jitoku, literally ?hundred practice self benefit,? a favorite saying of the late swordmaster, Taizaburo Nakamura, or if you prefer, ?practice makes perfect?. Supplied in a plastic bag printed with a ?noshi? greetings. Garment Details: 100% cotton gauze Dimensions: 14" x 39" (description exceeds maximum possible length)