Tenugui Towel - Tea Shelf at Home

The staggered shelves of a cha-tansu (茶箪笥 - tea cabinet) filled with knick-knacks is a familiar sight in old Japanese houses. Originally a small cabinet for storing tea ceremony utensils, it evolved into living room furniture synonymous with a family gathering at the Grandparents' house. In addition to the tea utensils can you spot the kokeshi dolls, souvenirs, and daifuku filling the shelves of this tenugui?