Tenugui, Chusen-Zome, Yellow Chinese Zodiac 02910 fill tub with rice water

fill tub with rice water (the white water left behind after rinsing rice)

shimekazari are a smaller and special type of shimenawa that you can have in your own place to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune to the new year

all gained from making things with our own hands

This comprehensive guide to Kyoto covers both traditional and modern delights of the city with activities for every visitor's interests

Size: 8" W x 10

Tenugui, Chusen-Zome, Yellow Chinese Zodiac 02910 fill tub with rice waterA tenugui is a common household item in Japan. These versatile cloths can be used as anything from washcloths, to headbands, to simply for decoration. These humble cloths date back to the Heian era (794 1192 AD). Worn for summer festivals, kendo practice, and even used as props for storytellers, tenugui are an important part of Japanese culture and history. Chu sen dyeing is a technique unique from the more common process of screen printing images and