There's many differents way to use a tenugui. First of all like a hand towel, in bandana for stop the sweat from the hair (used by japanese cooker). We can use it like a handkerchief, to wipe or with bento (or other box) for make the transport easier. It's possible to use it like a under table, or doily. Recently there are used as decoration to hang on the wall or framing.

You will here two ways to fold them. Some ways to fold a furoshiki can be use to fold a tenugui.

On this video you will find how to fold a tenugui for decorate your tissue box.

On this one, you will see how to use a tenugui as gift wrap for bottle.