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Original "KOKORO" Tenugui

Original "KOKORO" Tenugui

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Original KendoStar Design

KOKORO Tenugui

A clean, original KendoStar Tenugui featuring the Japanese character 心, Kokoro, with an English explanation of its meaning in Kendo.

The KOKORO Tenugui is an original KendoStar design, created around one of the most important ideas in Kendo: Kokoro. Written as , Kokoro is often translated as “heart” or “mind”, but in Kendo it carries a much deeper meaning.

Kokoro is not just emotion.

In Kendo, it includes the inner heart, mind, intention, character, and will of the Kendoka, all of which support correct technique, correct body movement, and correct action.

Meaning of the Design


Kokoro

Translation:
The inner “heart” and mind of a Kendoka, including intention, emotion, character, and will, regarded as the foundation of correct technique and body movement.

Product Details

Please use the details below as a general guide. Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly.

Material Dyeing Method Length Origin
100% Cotton Some-nuki Dyed Approx. 98cm Made in Japan

Please note: This Tenugui is hand dyed in the traditional way, so the clarity, sharpness, and finish of the design may vary from piece to piece, and may differ slightly from the product image. This is part of the natural character of a traditionally dyed cotton Tenugui.

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