Tenugui

Tenugui is Japanese term for a piece of cotton cloth. Dyeing method is called ''Chusen-zome'' that dates back to the Meiji Period more then 100 years ago and it is still

Cotton clothOnodaMarch 9, 2017O N O D Abykamawanu, tenugui, onoda, onodaswitzerland, onodazurich

Neu: Warousoku = Japanese candles

Traditional Japanese candles are made of natural plants such as fruits of wax trees, rice, rape flowers, or Urushi (sumac) tree. Wick is made of Washi paper wrapped with rush grass. The flame is larger and brighter than

CandleOnodaFebruary 15, 2017O N O D Atakazawacandle, japanesecandle, onoda, onodaswitzerland, onodazurich

'Kasuri' = ikat

Kasuri is Japanese term for Ikat fabric, which is originated from India.It is known for its patterns with blurred edge. Kasuri is woven often with cotton yarn.

Japanese folks started wearing Kasuri since