Kendo Laboratory Kendo Tenugui Hand Men 100cm X White Background with Black Made In (Japanese Towel) Towel, Tokuoka, "Kōken Chiai" (mutually Dyed),

This is the "Spirit of Kendo" series, "Interacting with Swordsmen to Understand Love." We have poured profound and condensed words into this tenugui (Japanese hand towel). [Features] Made with tightly woven Tokuoka fabric. It exudes sincerity and dignity in the wearer. Both ends of the tenugui (hand towel) are finished using the traditional "raw-cut" method. [Material] 100% cotton. Size: 100cm x 36cm (standard kendo size). [Color] White background, black lettering. [Dyeing] Chusen dyeing, traditional dyeing by skilled Japanese craftsmen. The texture is pleasant and the deep colors bring a sense of calm. [Kouken Chiai] "To know how to cherish someone by crossing swords." Cherishing someone means to regret or regret. Through kendo, one comes to know the good character, dignity, and sincerity of their opponent, and through mutual respect, improves one's character. The teaching is to practice kendo in a way that makes one regret not wanting to practice with their opponent again. *This product is an original brand product of "Kendo Research Institute". Please note that if you purchase this product from a source other than "Kendo Research Institute", the product specifications may differ. JAN: ["4580737130011"] "Kōken Chiai" (交剣智愛) refers to the samurai era, when a duel with a drawn sword continued until one of the participants fell. A slight misstep could have meant defeat for oneself. This realization fostered a sense of connection with the opponent, a feeling of regret expressed as "love." In modern times, it means striving for personal growth and mutual understanding through kendo. It's a kendo proverb encouraging practice and matches that leave the other participant wanting to practice again. Reading it before putting on your mask will instill a spirit of Kōken Chiai in your training. It's also a great conversation starter before and after practice. Perfect as a souvenir for training sessions or a gift for visiting dojos. Framing it and displaying it is also recommended.