This japanese towel is dyed using traditional hand dyeing techniques unique to Japan called "Chusen".The back side is the same design.The back side is not white.You can use it without worrying about the front and back.
»About "Chusen"

≪ Design ≫

"Kanzemizu"
It is a bronze bell-shaped vessel likely from the Yayoi period (from mid 3rd century BC to mid 3rd century AD).
Beautifully rhythmical flowing water pattern.
Often depicted alongside flowers and landscape illustrations, the flowing water pattern comes in a wide variety.
Among others, Kanzemizu is a characteristic pattern of Noh Kanze-ryu Iemoto.
Kenzemizu waves are spiral.
As vortices have no beginning or end, they symbolize perpetuity and immortality.
It stands for "health and longevity"

≪ Color ≫

Tawny Olive (Namakabe-iro)
Color resembling a freshly-made wall that has not yet been dried. It is Greyish yellowish brown.
English name: "Tawny Olive." Yellowish brown olive.