Tenugui - Chrysanthemum

Tenugui - ChrysanthemumTenugui 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 is diagonally split by white and dark blue and covered by chrysanthemums. The finish of this tenuqui is unique in that all four sides are stitched. (Standard cotton fabric for tenugui is woven in 13" width so the long sides are selvedges; the cut

The spiraling black horns of this happy sheep contrast with the vibrant flowers in its midst

Black dots or slight discoloration may appear on the surface

Kōyasan Daisidō is an incense maker located at the foot of Mount Kōya

Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese figurines said to be modeled after Bodhidharma

The finished fabric is made into bags and other accessories by local women who work with Kōbō Onomichi Hanpu

with its distinctive earlike tufts

They work closely with the area's pottery manufactures to bring to the market high quality

All bracelets are fastened with odamaki

serene cow looks content surrounded by colorful wildflowers

Wipe off moisture thoroughly

This matte black porcelain plate makes any food look beautiful

Her works are marked with a letter M in red urushi