Artisan Series｜Shizome tenugui hand towel dyed from a valuable stencil owned by Todaya Shoten
A long-established store that has been in business since the Edo period Todaya Shoten has a large number of katagami in its collection, which are believed to have been carefully stored for many years. Some of them are so exquisite and artistic that they are difficult to reproduce with modern technology. Many of the patterns are so exquisite and artistic that they are difficult to reproduce with modern technology. that would be difficult to reproduce with modern technology.
The "Art of the The Artisan's Technique is a special tenugui towel made by carefully dyeing each piece of cloth using a traditional Japanese technique called chusen (pouring dye), which is based on selected patterns selected from precious paper patterns for dyeing. The patterns are carefully dyed by the traditional Japanese technique of "Chusen". The special tenugui hand towel is dyed by the traditional Japanese "chusen" technique.
Craftsman finish using the traditional Japanese "Shizome" technique
A soft texture and beautiful pale colors only possible with the special technique of Kyusyu-zome. Every time you use it, you will see it on your skin, and the more you use it, the more you will appreciate it. It blends naturally into modern daily life, A tool for daily life that wears the beauty of Japaneseness. It is a tool for daily life that wears the beauty of harmony.
Size & Material
- Material: 100% cotton (made in Japan)
- Size: Approx. 33 cm x 98 cm
Cautions for use
For traditional hand, color selection due to perspiration or friction may occur. Please note the following
- With plenty of water Hand wash alone in plenty of water. Hand wash alone with plenty of water
- Avoid soaking Avoid soaking
- Do not use bleach or machine dryer
Information about taste
The actual taste may differ slightly depending on your monitor or lighting environment. Please understand this in advance.
Ideal as a gift to experience Japanese culture
The "Takumi no Gijutsu Series" of tenugui hand towels are steeped in history and technology, They are also appreciated as souvenirs for people overseas and gifts for those who love Japanese culture. They are also appreciated as gifts for those who love Japanese culture. We hope you will try to incorporate one of these beautiful pieces into your daily life, both for decoration and for use.
