Todaya Shoten Niwa-zome Tenugui (Japanese Hand Towel) with Goldfish Bowl On the Veranda 285

Todaya Shoten was founded in Nihonbashi in 1872.

"Nashien Dye" is the main brand of Todaya Shoten Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and wholesaler of tenugui and yukata. We deliver products that preserve traditional culture while creating new things, and are suited to the tastes of kabuki. Enjoy the quality achieved through carefully selected materials and artisanal skill, and the refinement of everyday life.

Nashien Dye tenugui are almost entirely made by hand, from the stencil making to the dyeing and final folding process. The warmth of hand-dyeing, which cannot be felt with machine production, gives Nashien Dye a deep flavor. Nashien Dye embodies "traditional craftsmanship" and "modern Japan."

<Features> Nashien Dye's signature technique is the "Chū-sen" dyeing method. This dyeing method, designated a traditional craft, allows for dyeing on both sides of the fabric. The beautiful colors and beautiful texture are only possible because it is hand-dyed by skilled artisans. Niwa-zome also uses its own original fabrics and is particular about the quality of the bleached cotton used in its tenugui and yukata.

<Design> "Traditional patterns in innovative colors, innovative motifs with traditional techniques." This is the design concept of Niwa-zome. Rather than faithfully recreating old things through nostalgia, Niwa-zome breathes new life into traditional designs, transforming them to suit the times. This evolution creates unique, new designs. Niwa-zome is also proud of its overwhelming variety of inimitable patterns.

Goldfish were introduced from China in the mid-Muromachi period. While considered a luxury item at the time, the practice of raising them as ornamental fish spread among townspeople during the Edo period, and they have since become a widely enjoyed summer tradition.

[Caution] As this is a traditional dyeing technique, please be aware that color transfer may occur due to sweat or friction during the initial use. When washing, use plenty of water and hand wash alone. Avoid soaking. Size: Approx. 37cm x 90cm Material: 100% Cotton Country of Origin: Japan