Tenugui, Chusen-Zome, Okame and Hyottoko 19-13-1819

Tenugui, Chusen-Zome, Okame and Hyottoko 19-13-1819A tenugui is a common household item in Japan. These versatile cloths can be used as anything from washcloths, to headbands, to simply for decoration. These humble cloths date back to the Heian era (794 1192 AD). Worn for summer festivals, kendo practice, and even used as props for storytellers, tenugui are an important part of Japanese culture and history. Chu sen dyeing is a technique unique from the more common process of screen printing images and

5" W X 4" L X 0

along with color charts

" in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture with her family and teaches sashiko classes

Product #: KF03

Machine wash on gentle

tumble dry low

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This book features new and old toys from all over Japan

Prolonged exposure to moisture can cause it to rust

traditionally used for summer kimonos

This is the traditional Japanese pattern called Kiku