New tenugui hand towels added

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We have added new tenugui from Osaka city.  These tenugui  come in more modern design with the traditional motifs. Osaka is an unique city.  It is one of the oldest cities in Japan (much older than Tokyo), but the people there still pursue modern tastes and changes.
These listed tenugui are produced by using the traditional dye method called "Chu-sen".  With this method, both sides of tenugui cloths are beautifully dyed. Chu-sen tenugui are very thin as well as durable for daily use. They absorb lots of water and dry very quickly. Different from thick cotton towels, tenugui offer unique touches!  Please visit our tenugui category of our web shop.

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New product added : Shikishi

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We would like to introduce Shikishi autographs paper boards.
In Japan, when your friend leaves the hometown for work or your colleague is relocated to other section, all of your party will hand-write your messages and autographs on a shikishi paperboard and present it to him or her as a gift for encouragement and expressing gratefulness.
I am not sure if a similar custom exists in your country  but we thought it would be also nice to present gift autographs for friends.
Many shikihi are plain, but some have nice paintings on front side and plain backside.
We have beautiful design shikishi stocks from Kyoto. They are made of Japanese traditional washi paper. Followings are some of the stocks from the washi paper category.
These shikishi will be also nice for fine arts collections.

 

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New Nishijin-ori bags added

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We have added new Nishijin-ori shoulder bags (11 stocks).

Nishijin-ori is the silk fabric brand that originated in the north west part of Kyoto city, more than 1,000 years ago.  Nishijin-ori fabric is mainly utilized for kimono obi-belt and they are recently applied for various fashion items such as men's neckties and also for interior products. Nishijin-ori fabrics are elegant and tough.

These small and lovely shoulder bags are suitable for carrying small items, small paperbacks and iPhones. Antique design Nishijin-ori silk fabrics are stitched in front the bags. These bags will be nice accessories for your fashion.
The dimension are 20cm(7.9")H, 20cm(7.9")W, 7cm(2.7")D, and the shoulder strap is 120cm (47.2") long and is adjustable.

Recently, the Japanese Yen is getting weaker against US dollars, Australian dollars and Euros. Good chance for your shopping!

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