Tenugui - Hawks by Ito Jakuchu

Tenugui - Hawks by Ito JakuchuTenugui are plain weave thin cotton cloths about 35" x 13" in size. They have been used for centuries in Japan for a variety of purposes, and many people use them as washcloths and headbands. This tenugui features two hawks by 18th century artist Ito Jakuchu. His realistic paintings were very popular and he left many works featuring birds, his favorite subject. The finish of this tenuqui is unique that all four sides are stitched. (Standard cotton

which is the heart of Banshu-Ori textile production

it looks like a real woodpecker perched on a tree trunk

Founded in 1948

three or more to serve small appetizers or desserts

Made of kiri (paulownia) sawdust and gluten based glue

The coasters are made of rigid felt of recycled polyester fibers partly derived from plastic bottles The material has an almost industrial feel

and are believed to bring good luck to their owners

lightweight bandana with indigo and white stripes is beautifully simple

For color and cosmetic pencils with soft centers

and compared to plastic and wooden pins

This matte black porcelain plate makes any food look beautiful

They also work as appetizer receptacles for chips or vegetable sticks with the smaller bowls of dip placed in the center