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Washi Hemp Furoshiki (Plant Dye)

An original fabric using washi paper yarn in the warp and hemp yarn in the weft. Cloth made from washi paper is said to have existed as far back as the Nara period, when paper was torn into thin strips and woven as "shifu" for clothing. Today, the technique of processing it into yarn has developed, carried on as a light, strong washi paper yarn. We use OJO by Oji Fiber, a filament yarn made by slitting washi paper made from Ecuadorian Manila hemp to under 1 mm and combing it. It is light, with little fluff, quick-drying and strong. Combining the crispness of washi paper with the suppleness of hemp gives it a texture with a distinctive crinkle and a supple hand.

A furoshiki wrapping cloth roughly 120 cm square. Beyond wrapping things, it can be knotted at the corners to use as a bag, or as an interior textile, a stole, a lap blanket, and much more.

Handling Instructions

*There are knots and unevenness in the threads that are unique to natural materials. This is because we place importance on texture and use raw materials with uneven fibre lengths, so please consider this as part of the look. Please be careful not to pull on the knots in the threads too hard, as this may cause the threads to break and create holes in the fabric. *Enjoy the natural unevenness and ageing of the plant dye. To prevent colour transfer, avoid using with light-coloured items at first, wash with a neutral detergent, and dry in the shade. It may discolour in reaction to alkaline or acidic substances and to perspiration, so please take care. (Walnut) *Dyed with natural indigo. The colour will fade to a lighter shade with repeated use. As colour transfer may occur, avoid using with light-coloured items at first, wash with a neutral detergent, and dry in the shade. The colour and size will vary slightly from item to item. (Natural Indigo, Natural Indigo & Walnut)

Outer Fabric Blend Ratio: 58% other fibre (washi paper) 42% plant fibre (hemp)

Outer Fabric Material: Ecuador (washi paper) China (hemp)

Outer Fabric Spinning: Japan (washi paper) China (hemp)

Outer Fabric Weaving: Ichinomiya, Aichi

Finishing: Ichinomiya, Aichi

Sewing: Kyoto, Kyoto

Dyeing: Kyoto, Kyoto

Size

ONE SIZE

Colour

Walnut Natural Indigo Natural Indigo & Walnut

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