LOCAL in Kyoto
We have made Tenugui from various interesting things we found during our continuous research in Kyoto. Not only are the patterns cute, but because they are based on time-consuming "research" in Kyoto, each pattern has a story or reason.
Kyo Yuzen
"Kyo Yuzen" is designed by Harumi Yahata, a designer who straddles the line between design and art. This Tenugui pays homage to Miyazaki Yuzensai, a painter who lived in Gion, Kyoto.
Created by Ihara Senkou
Ihara Senkou / Established in 1962
This Tenugui is dyed by hand on a 25 meter line at Ihara Senkou. In this day and age when most dyeing is done by machine or inkjet, this Tenugui is dyed by hand and the finished quality of the Tenugui is very valuable.
Collaborative Production and Design with KYOTO T5
The design was selected after a competition in which researchers at the KYOTO TRADITIONAL CULTURE INNOVATION LABORATORY (within Kyoto University of the Arts) each reflected on the culture that is being lost as they have seen and felt it in their research activities to date.
graphic design
Harumi Yahata