Tenugui - Hawks by Ito Jakuchu Kata Kutani His realistic paintings were very

His realistic paintings were very popular and he left many works featuring birds

Stuffed with rice husks

Color and shape of each guinomi may vary slightly

Goldfish have been loved by the Japanese for centuries and are one of the most common pets

The finished fabric is made into bags and other accessories by local women who work with Kōbō Onomichi Hanpu

Tenugui - Hawks by Ito Jakuchu Kata Kutani His realistic paintings were veryTenugui are plain weave thin cotton cloths about 35" x 13" in size. They have been used for centuries in Japan for a variety of purposes, and many people use them as washcloths and headbands. This tenugui features two hawks by 18th century artist Ito Jakuchu. His realistic paintings were very popular and he left many works featuring birds, his favorite subject. The finish of this tenuqui is unique that all four sides are stitched. (Standard cotton