CHOJU-JINBUTSU-GIGA Kayaori Kitchen towel | NAKAGAWA MASASHICHI SHOTEN
Experience the elegance of Nara's traditional craft, Kaya-ori, now adorned with a stunning Mount Fuji design. This unique fabric features a loose weave that allows for a gentle flow of air, ensuring quick drying and enhanced breathability.
Versatile Uses:
Ideal as a dishcloth or a chic table napkin, Kaya-ori adds a touch of sophistication to your kitchen and dining experience while celebrating the beauty of Japan.
Care Instructions:
To maintain the fabric's quality, wash it thoroughly in cold or lukewarm water to remove any starch before first use. Embrace the harmony of tradition and style.
CHOJU-JINBUTSU-GIGA
From the first scenen of Choju-giga, a famous set of Japanese painting, it contains four picture scrolls, the earliest linear monochrome drawing from the 12th - 13th century that is continued in use in Japanese design.
The content reflects the society of the time, depicting animals and characters in the form of caricatures, which is a masterpiece of Japanese opera (caricature), especially the first scenen, which depicts rabbits, frogs, and monkeys in a anthropomorphic way. Is the most famous one among them. Because some of the techniques are similar to modern Japanese manga techniques, Choju-giga are often referred to as the oldest manga in Japan.
As opened, the first scroll illustrates rabbits and monkeys bathing and getting ready for a ceremony, a monkey thief runs from animals with sticks and knocks over a frog from the lively ceremony. Further on, the rabbits and monkeys are playing and wrestling while another group of animals participate in a funeral and frog prays to Buddha as the scroll closes.
How to care :
Wash well in cold or lukewarm water to get starch off before use.
material | 100% cotton / mosquito net fabric 5 sheets
size | 40 x30 cm
made in Japan