Description The Balloon flower, known as 'Kikyō' in Japanese, is a historically cherished flower that has been loved in Japan for centuries. It's one of the 'Seven Flowers of Autumn' and is featured in the ancient Japanese poetry collection, the 'Manyōshū' (circa 759 AD). During the Sengoku period (1467-1615), famed samurais like Akechi Mitsuhide and Katō Kiyomasa used the Kikyō crest as their family emblem. It was also a favorite subject of Ogata Kōrin, a renowned mid-Edo period artist, prominently featured in his famous work 'Autumn Grasses Pattern Picture Kosode' Even today, its design remains one of the most popular motifs in various forms of art and fabric decoration.
By simply inserting this rod into the top and bottom of a tenugui, you can easily create a tapestry.
approx. L98 cm x W37 cm
100% Cotton
Made in Japan
Wash separately from other clothing by hand for the first few washes, as this is a hand-dyed product.
Avoid using bleach or detergent containing bleach.
After washing, allow it to dry completely.
When fraying occurs, trim the loose horizontal threads, leaving about 5mm of the vertical fringe. Repeat this process several times until the fraying stops.
