{"product_id":"ishikitayumi-tenugui-kometubu","title":"【Tenugui】Chusen-dyed Rice Grains — Ishikita Yumi","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDyed Hand Towel \"Rice Grain\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign: Ishikita Yumi \/ Dyeing: Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-all_2_d535936d-3c80-45e3-b875-0d84d29c4451.jpg?v=1760203441\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a dyed hand towel featuring a motif of rice grains, evoking a gentle and somewhat nostalgic scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the design by dyer Ishikita Yumi, each piece is carefully dyed by the Hamamatsu Dyeing Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike typical dyeing, the absence of a back side in the dyeing process adds a subtle brilliance to the overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended as an interior accent or as a gift item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-gr-1_20c1a467-78dd-4939-a3c5-93a23bd40463.jpg?v=1760203443\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue-Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-gr-2_f946350f-d8ef-4f22-ad79-8362d8552126.jpg?v=1760358928\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue-Green (back side)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful dyeing without a back side, creating a unique harmony exclusive to dyed hand towels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-gr-3_d9286022-869e-4380-836a-887ccd2a781a.jpg?v=1760203413\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue-Green (enlarged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-blue-1_513754ef-14e3-4246-a506-fe358ef90d0b.jpg?v=1760203421\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-blue-2_d0b0e7c4-1a19-4f3d-8196-04bdc489388c.jpg?v=1760203416\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue (back side)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful dyeing without a back side, creating a unique harmony exclusive to dyed hand towels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-blue-3_48685966-37b5-413b-89c3-198cabd717ac.jpg?v=1760203411\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Blue (enlarged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-yel-1_a547738b-22b2-497d-8d0b-d77f07ace143.jpg?v=1760203426\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-yel-2._jpg_426a9a36-1cb9-438b-8a54-2a21dda41079.jpg?v=1760203430\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Yellow (back side)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful dyeing without a back side, creating a unique harmony exclusive to dyed hand towels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-yel-3._jpg_22716347-b79f-4960-953d-53c3380cbc7f.jpg?v=1760203432\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Yellow (enlarged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the logo of dyer Ishikita Yumi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/1_d9787ca1-f501-4ba5-a835-fc5c78d8677f.jpg?v=1759995392\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince all dyeing is done by hand, there are individual differences in the texture and color application of the dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome color variations and uneven dyeing may be visible in parts, but these are part of the charm unique to hand-dyed items. We would be happy if you could appreciate this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/1-02_fdcda7f9-c599-46d0-b6e8-f93871278276.jpg?v=1759995392\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Resist Application]\u003c\/strong\u003e Left side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing stencil paper, the part where the pattern is to be left uncolored is carefully applied with resist paste (bouzenori) in a precise process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy applying the resist, the dye does not penetrate the fabric, and the outline of the pattern becomes clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Dyeing (Resist Dyeing)]\u003c\/strong\u003e Right side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a tool called \"Yakan,\" the dye is carefully poured from above in the dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dyed color penetrates firmly to the underside of the fabric, creating a beautiful finish without a back side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations and slight shaking unique to handwork add to the charm of resist dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/1-03_d21b7c5f-43c7-42fc-aa16-416088fd3147.jpg?v=1759995392\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Washing]\u003c\/strong\u003e Left side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter dyeing is completed, the cloth is carefully washed with water to remove excess dye and paste that did not adhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis washing process causes the colors to fade softly, producing a gentle harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Drying]\u003c\/strong\u003e Right side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe washed cloth is hung high and dried naturally in the wind and sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gentle fluttering in the breeze is one of the beautiful scenes unique to dyed hand towels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Details]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnique: Resist dyeing (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Width 90 × Height 36 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[About the Maker]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyer Ishikita Yumi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dyer living in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. She creates dyed works that capture the motifs of daily scenery and nature, conveying the warmth of handcraftsmanship. She expresses traditional techniques with a modern sensibility and has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Graduated in 1997 from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Department of Arts and Crafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 2012: First selection at the 86th National Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 2014: Newcomer Award at the 88th National Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e・2016: Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the \"Japan Civic Art Museum Exhibition\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・2022: Awarded the National Painting Prize at the 96th \"National Exhibition\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikitayumi.jpg?v=1758963080\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Masahiro Sakabe\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"染色家 石北有美","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46884587110554,"sku":"ISK-TN-003-BR","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":46884587143322,"sku":"ISK-TN-003-YL","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Marimo thread","offer_id":46884587176090,"sku":"ISK-TN-003-BG","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/7776\/7578\/files\/ishikita-tenugui-kometubu-all-1_22c37939-ac33-47ce-9ad6-c98a011cedf1.jpg?v=1765710253","url":"https:\/\/fuwamarket.live\/en\/products\/ishikitayumi-tenugui-kometubu","provider":" Fuwa Market（フウワマーケット）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}