Traditional and Storytelling Hand Towels
“Kamawanu” is a traditional towel game combining kama (sickle) + wa (ring) + nu (cloth), called a “judging object,” a traditional towel that has continued since the Edo period.
It was also used in song and dance costumes, and is a towel with a pattern that has depth and elegance, used daily as a hand towel.
The gentle texture of the cotton feels excellent on the skin, and the more you use it, the more the texture improves and it fits comfortably in your hand.
As a tapestry, interior item, handkerchief, napkin, or lunch wrap, it is a versatile item that can be used conveniently in various scenes.
“Dyeing” Skill of Craftsmen Continuing from the Meiji Era
Kamawanu hand towels are made using Japan’s unique dyeing technique called “chusen” (immersion dyeing), which has continued since the Meiji era. By placing the resist and immersing the dye all at once, it is characterized by being reversible and usable on both sides without lining.
Due to the handmade production process, subtle “playfulness” occurs in the colors and patterns, and the more you use it, the more the texture changes. Each piece is unique, possessing an expression like no other, growing into a presence that becomes more charming with use.
[Product Details]
・Size: Approximately 33cm × 90cm
・Material: 100% Cotton
・Dyeing Technique: Chusen
・Country of Origin: Japan
・Brand Name: Kamawanu
[About Care]
・Both ends of the hand towel are left without hemming. To prevent fraying at the start of use, please cut the side threads with scissors. After washing 2 to 3 times, the fraying will settle down and become less noticeable.
[About Washing]
・When washing, hand wash thoroughly with water, gently stretch the towel, avoid direct sunlight, and dry.
・Avoid leaving it soaked or wet for long periods.
・At first use, excess dye will come off when washing, but after washing 2 to 3 times, the dye will settle.
・Strong bleaching agents may cause rapid color fading.
・Using bleach, bleach-containing detergents, or strong alkaline detergents may damage the fabric.
・Using hot water will warm the towel, but depending on the dye, discoloration or color fading may occur.
[Precautions]
・Occasionally, unique stains may appear on the hand towel. Since these stains are often caused by the dye, please reduce usage gradually by washing several times. Please use with confidence.
・Color fading may vary depending on the environment where it is viewed.
