Todaya Shoten Niwa-zome Tenugui (hand towel) - Rough Waves 772

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 committed to the high quality of the bleached cotton used in its tenugui and yukata towels.

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

In Japan, surrounded by the sea on all sides, the dynamic design of water waves has been a favorite motif throughout the ages. Hokusai painted waves alone, making them stand out as paintings, while Korin, utilizing his exceptional decorative qualities, created numerous water wave designs. Size: Approx. 37 x 98 cm Material: 100% Cotton Country of Origin: Japan