GASHOEN, Fukiyose, Noh, handkerchief, 45 x 45cm, 100% cotton, gift made in Japan

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53352707889_59fc6f439e_h.jpg The design is graceful and feminine, with seasonal flowers and grasses overlapping each other, blown by a gentle breeze, and a haze pattern expressed in gold pigment. The fabric is made of jacquard woven into a phoenix pattern. Dyeing is done carefully by hand printing. The edges are carefully rolled up three-dimensionally by hand without using a sewing machine. **What is GASHOEN?** Gashoen is an organization led by Takuji Ueda of the Kanze school of Noh theater. Based in the scenic Shukugawa area of Hyogo Prefecture, Gashoen is involved in a variety of activities to make Noh more accessible to people of all ages. Noh is a performing art that has continued uninterrupted for approximately 650 years. We hope that this collaboration will help people understand the appeal of Noh, which has captured the hearts and minds of people throughout history. We hope that many people will come into contact with Noh, a traditional Japanese culture," said Takuji Ueda. 45 x 45 cm, 100% cotton, made in Japan **CLASSICS the Small Luxury** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53352022521_400668d37b_h.jpg **TRUE LUXURY... EXPERIENCE THE QUALITY FOR YOURSELF** Blooming Nakanishi was founded in 1879 in the NihombashiNingyocho district — the heart of business and culture in the Edo period. Building upon years of experience, Blooming Nakanishi opened a specialty boutique ‘CLASSICS the Small Luxury’ in Roppongi Hills in 2003, dedicated to creating the best handkerchiefs in the world. The name "CLASSICS" describes our desire to remain the finest and most distinctive, specialising in high quality handkerchiefs. "Small Luxury" describes the pleasure one can get from personal items such as these. Our handkerchiefs are luxurious and can be enjoyed as fashionable accessories for many occasions. Our designs are constantly refreshed to match the trend and the natural season in Japan. The finest fabric is selected for comfort to the touch. The meticulous handcrafting, luxurious fiber and its refined quality afford an irresistible feel against the skin. For the last 130 years, we have been building up the expertise and know-how to create fashionable, quality handkerchiefs and we believe it is our mission to provide delight to our clients through our products. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53351175672_944a0e1619_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53352377354_063e9d606f_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53352053881_0e5f45fe01_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53352504190_a648f0aa5c_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53352377344_659b4dd0b6_h.jpg