Reading Kenji Miyazawa's "Kenju Koenrin" - A Handwoven Book Report - Handwoven Wool Long Stole

This is the "Mind Sketch" series, handwoven with Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tales as its theme. We read "Kenju Koenrin" and wove its imagery by hand. This is a handwoven book report. Despite being ridiculed by everyone, Kenju continued to plant cedar trees and nurture them with care for many years. Over time, these trees grew into a magnificent park where everyone could find solace and children could play joyfully. We have woven this piece with gentle colors, inspired by Kenju's pure image of facing his own beliefs honestly, and living in harmony with love and nature. Width x Length: approximately 37cm x approximately 210cm (including fringe of about 1cm on the sides and tassels of about 6cm), weighing 197g. Made primarily from merino wool, with additions of mohair and other fibers, it has a long length but a lightweight finish. Though not noticeable in photos, very fine threads of gold and silver are subtly woven throughout the pale, bright color gradient. This allows the fabric to glimmer delicately when light hits it. As we combine several yarns of varying thicknesses to create the colors, each handwoven piece is one-of-a-kind. After weaving, the fabric is washed thoroughly over an extended period. Therefore, the shrinkage rate is not uniform, and the width may vary slightly, but please understand this as part of the charm of handwoven textiles. All finished handwoven pieces are thoroughly shrunk (washed well to remove dirt and enhance texture) and ironed. They are then stored in non-woven fabric and wrapped in a turmeric-dyed furoshiki cloth, so they are ready to use immediately upon arrival without needing to be washed. "Saori weaving" was proposed by Misao Jo as "a weaving of sensibility, expressing one's feelings at the moment." ◇ At atk, even for "Standard Shipping," items are delivered beautifully packaged. ◇ Gift wrapping is available free of charge. Please notify us via "Transaction Navigation." ◇ We will provide you with a "Tracking Number" after shipment is complete. ________________________ Width x Length: Approx. 37cm x Approx. 210cm (including side fringe of approx. 1cm and tassels of approx. 6cm) Materials: Merino wool, cashmere, mohair, art yarn; warp threads are merino wool. ◎ Not naturally dyed. We use pre-dyed wool yarns. ________________________ Origin / Production Method Japan / Handmade ◎ Gentle hand washing at home is recommended. ◎ Please avoid using a washing machine, tumble dryer, or bleach. ◎ Avoid hot water and vigorous rubbing. Gently swish or press the item in water or lukewarm water (0-30°C) mixed with a neutral detergent (such as Acron or Emmaall, detergents for delicate clothing). Rinse gently twice, then press out excess water with a towel. Ironing a wool stole lightly before drying can help it achieve a beautiful finish. ◎ Iron on a medium setting, using a pressing cloth. ◎ For long-term storage, it is advisable to keep it with desiccants and moth repellents for peace of mind. ◎ A simple "Care Instructions Sheet (1 A4 page)" including washing instructions will be enclosed with your purchase.