Sugi is in cypress family endemic to Japan
The design of this tenugui is by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
(Standard cotton fabric for tenugui is woven in 13" width so long sides are selvedges
The cups are made in Toki city
The rustic and charming Japanese paradise flycatcher (sankōchō) is printed on cotton using a woodblock and stuffed with rice husks
Ceramic Cup - Brown Patterns Kata Kata Sugi is in cypress familyThese small cups, called soba choko, are vessels made specifically for dipping sauce for cold buckwheat noodles (soba). They can also be used for holding tea, coffee or other drinks, dips, condiments, nuts, and more. The line motif is called tokusa, a vertical narrow stripe pattern that derives from the shape of a thin, bamboo like plant, and is frequently used to decorate Japanese pottery. The hand painted lines and splash patterns appear loose and