concept   towel
culture   Korea
statement   Towels are essential for maintaining cleanliness and modesty in communal bathing areas in Korean culture.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bath towel Korea Often used to maintain modesty while changing clothes in communal bathing areas 1
2 bath towel Korea Often used to cover the body while changing in communal bathing areas 1
3 bath towel Korea Often used to cover the head to absorb excess water after bathing 1
4 bath towel South Korea Often used to cover the body when changing clothes, as public nudity is generally more taboo 1
5 beach towel Korea Used for drying off before entering communal hot spring baths 1
6 beach towel South Korea Considered essential for maintaining cleanliness and avoiding sand at the beach. 1
7 towel Korea Often used in public bathhouses and onsens, and sometimes used as a clothing item while changing 1
8 towel Korea Often used in hot springs or public baths and provided to patrons 1
9 towel Korea Used as a courtesy to clean hands before eating in traditional restaurants, and often small towels are carried for personal use in public. 1
10 towel Korea Towels are often used as small hand towels for drying hands and are not typically used for drying the body after bathing. 1
11 towel Korea Commonly used in public bathhouses and onsens 1
12 towels South Korea It is common to use small towels for drying hands or face, and larger towels are typically used in the bath or shower. 1
13 towels South Korea Used in public places for drying hands, but not typically used for personal bathing or hygiene 1