Tenugui Textiles by Keiko Hayashi & Sachiyo Nakamura
Sat, Sept. 20 & Sun, Sept. 21, 2025
Shop In-person: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Workshop: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
MISE 店 at the Toshizo Watanabe Exhibition Center
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
244 S. San Pedro Street, Lobby, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Discover the delicate artistry of tenugui, traditional Japanese hand towels, with master designers Keiko Hayashi and Sachiyo Nakamura.
Renowned in Tokyo for 14 years of highly acclaimed pop-ups, Hayashi and Nakamura bring their first overseas exhibition to JACCC with the theme “The Heavens.”
Their tenugui designs, hand-dyed with centuries-old techniques, transform everyday textiles into wearable art, from bags and apparel to accessories, each imbued with cultural significance and exquisite craftsmanship.
Browse an exclusive selection of their tenugui and products, all available for purchase at MISE 店, and gain insight into the traditional dyeing methods and motifs that make these pieces truly special.
Based in Kamakura and Tokyo, Sachiyo Nakamura and Keiko Hayashi create tenugui that blend tradition with personal symbolism. Nakamura’s designs convey heartfelt wishes through auspicious patterns, while Hayashi’s “Ladybug Auspicious Patterns” combine kisshō monyō with playful motifs. Each piece, hand-dyed using chūsen, reflects years of dedication and artistry.
