{"title":"sasasa","description":"\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday wazarashi brand of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works in Sakai, Osaka, founded in 1911. Its rolls and squares of traditional bleached cotton work like kitchen paper and a dishcloth in one: quick-drying, hygienic and reusable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-roll-free","title":"Wazarashi Cotton Roll Free, 7 m Reusable Kitchen Cloth | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA roll of Japanese cotton you tear off as you need it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-1.webp\" alt=\"sasasa wazarashi roll Free, 7 m of bleached cotton\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi Roll Free is 7 metres of traditional Japanese bleached cotton wound on a roll. Tear off any length you like and use it as a dish cloth, a drying cloth for vegetables, a strainer for stock, nut milk or even pour-over coffee, a cover for rising dough, or a wrap for onigiri and bread. Unlike paper towels, it is strong when wet, resists heat and can be washed and reused many times, so one roll lasts a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe “Free” version has no perforations, so you can cut it to exactly the size you need for each job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-5.webp\" alt=\"Tearing off a length of sasasa wazarashi\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-2.webp\" alt=\"Soft texture of sasasa wazarashi cotton\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll: approx. 35 cm wide × 7 m long (13.8 in × 23 ft), approx. 6.2 cm (2.4 in) in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Free (no perforations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton (wazarashi, bleached oka cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable. Wash before first use; the cloth becomes softer with every wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut edges may fray a little; simply trim any loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry well after each use to keep it hygienic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846172737615,"sku":"sasa-2101","price":2860.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-1.webp?v=1792727314"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-roll-cut","title":"Wazarashi Cotton Roll Cut, Perforated 35 cm Squares | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTear off a fresh cotton square whenever you need one\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-6.webp\" alt=\"sasasa wazarashi roll Cut with perforations\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi Roll Cut is 7 metres of traditional Japanese bleached cotton on a roll, perforated at regular intervals like a paper towel. Use it to wipe dishes and worktops, dry vegetables, strain stock or nut milk, filter pour-over coffee, cover rising dough or wrap sandwiches. It is strong when wet, resists heat and can be washed and used again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roll is perforated every 35 cm, so each piece tears off cleanly as a 35 × 35 cm square, the perfect size for a dish cloth, a strainer or a cover for a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-8.webp\" alt=\"A 35 cm square torn from the wazarashi roll Cut\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-3.webp\" alt=\"sasasa wazarashi cloth, lightweight and quick-drying\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll: approx. 35 cm wide × 7 m long (13.8 in × 23 ft), approx. 6.2 cm (2.4 in) in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Cut (perforated every 35 cm, approx. 20 squares of 35 × 35 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton (wazarashi, bleached oka cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable. Wash before first use; the cloth becomes softer with every wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut edges may fray a little; simply trim any loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry well after each use to keep it hygienic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846173720655,"sku":"sasa-2102","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-6.webp?v=1792727350"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-roll-stand","title":"Oak Roll Stand with Wazarashi Cotton Roll Cut | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep your cotton roll standing by, ready to tear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-9.webp\" alt=\"sasasa oak roll stands with wazarashi rolls\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis upright stand holds a sasasa wazarashi roll on your worktop, so a clean cotton cloth is always within reach. Because the roll stands vertically, you can hold it down with one hand and tear off a square along the perforation with the other. The base is solid oak with a stainless steel post, designed to sit naturally in a kitchen, dining room or workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Wazarashi Roll Cut (perforated every 35 cm) is included. Refill rolls are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-10.webp\" alt=\"Using the sasasa roll stand in the kitchen\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand: solid oak, stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 Wazarashi Roll Cut, approx. 35 cm × 7 m, perforated every 35 cm, 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable. Wash before first use; the cloth becomes softer with every wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut edges may fray a little; simply trim any loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry well after each use to keep it hygienic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWipe the oak stand with a dry cloth. Avoid soaking it in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846173753423,"sku":"sasa-2103","price":8250.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-9.webp?v=1792727370"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-roll-holder","title":"Under-Shelf Oak Roll Holder with Wazarashi Cotton Roll Cut | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHang your cotton roll under a shelf, no screws needed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-11.webp\" alt=\"sasasa roll holder hanging under a kitchen shelf\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis holder slides onto a shelf and hangs a sasasa wazarashi roll underneath it, keeping your worktop clear and the cloth right where you need it. It fits shelves from 15 to 38 mm thick and needs no screws or other hardware, so it is ideal for rented homes. The roll hangs so you can steady it with one hand and tear off a square cleanly along the perforation. Made of solid oak and stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Wazarashi Roll Cut (perforated every 35 cm) is included. Refill rolls are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-13.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of the sasasa roll holder\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolder: solid oak, stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits shelf thickness: 15–38 mm (0.6–1.5 in); no screws required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 Wazarashi Roll Cut, approx. 35 cm × 7 m, perforated every 35 cm, 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable. Wash before first use; the cloth becomes softer with every wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut edges may fray a little; simply trim any loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry well after each use to keep it hygienic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWipe the oak with a dry cloth. Avoid soaking it in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846173818959,"sku":"sasa-2104","price":17600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-11.webp?v=1792727382"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-square-5","title":"Wazarashi Cotton Square Cloths, Set of 5 | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive all-purpose cotton cloths, ready cut\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-15.webp\" alt=\"sasasa wazarashi squares spread out\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi Square is traditional Japanese bleached cotton cut into handy 35 cm squares. Use them as dish cloths, for drying glasses and vegetables, straining stock, wrapping food, lining a bread basket or for everyday cleaning. The thin, open weave absorbs water quickly and dries fast, so the cloths stay fresh and hygienic. Wash them and use them again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-17.webp\" alt=\"A sasasa wazarashi square hanging to dry\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare: approx. 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton (wazarashi, bleached oka cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 5 squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable. Wash before first use; the cloth becomes softer with every wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut edges may fray a little; simply trim any loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry well after each use to keep it hygienic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846174670927,"sku":"sasa-2105","price":880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-14.webp?v=1792727402"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-square-box-8","title":"Wazarashi Cotton Square Cloths, Box of 8 | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEight cotton squares in a box that doubles as storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-18.webp\" alt=\"sasasa wazarashi square box on a table\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight 35 cm squares of traditional Japanese bleached cotton, folded into a paper box. Pull out a fresh cloth whenever you need one for wiping, drying, straining or wrapping, then wash it, fold it and put it back. The box is designed to be kept and used as storage, on a kitchen shelf or in a drawer. It also makes a thoughtful small gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-20.webp\" alt=\"Taking a square from the sasasa box\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare: approx. 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton (wazarashi, bleached oka cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 8 squares in a paper storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable. Wash before first use; the cloth becomes softer with every wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut edges may fray a little; simply trim any loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry well after each use to keep it hygienic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846176014415,"sku":"sasa-2106","price":1870.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-18.webp?v=1792727428"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-square-stocker","title":"Oak \u0026 Stainless Stocker with 8 Wazarashi Cotton Squares | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful home for your everyday cloths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-23.webp\" alt=\"sasasa oak and stainless stocker with 8 wazarashi squares\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact stocker in solid oak and bronze-plated stainless steel holds a stack of folded wazarashi squares, so a clean cloth is always at hand. It looks at home on a kitchen counter, a dining table or a shelf in the living room, and makes a lovely gift for anyone who wants to try Japanese cotton cloths. Eight 35 cm squares are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-24.webp\" alt=\"Taking a square from the sasasa stocker\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocker: approx. 9.5 × 8.7 × 9.5 cm (3.7 × 3.4 × 3.7 in); solid oak, stainless steel (bronze plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare: approx. 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton (wazarashi, bleached oka cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 8 squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable and reusable. Wash before first use; the cloth becomes softer with every wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut edges may fray a little; simply trim any loose threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry well after each use to keep it hygienic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWipe the stocker with a dry cloth. Avoid soaking the oak in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846176866383,"sku":"sasa-2107","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-23.webp?v=1792727457"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-hanger-single","title":"Wazarashi Cloth Hanger Single, Bronze Stainless | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDry your cotton cloth quickly and keep it within reach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-28.webp\" alt=\"sasasa hanger Single with a wazarashi square\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa created its hangers after many customers asked how best to dry and store their cloths after use. Each hanger holds a 35 cm wazarashi square folded in half, spaced away from the wall so air can circulate and the cloth dries quickly, and it is easy to grab again next time: use, wash, hang, use again. Made with stainless steel, they are happy near the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Single holds one cloth. Hang it from a rail, hook or towel bar by the sink or worktop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approx. W 15 × H 9 × D 4.3 cm (5.9 × 3.5 × 1.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: oak, stainless steel (bronze plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds: 1 wazarashi square (35 × 35 cm), sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Wipe off water droplets to keep the finish looking its best.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846177816655,"sku":"sasa-2108","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-27.webp?v=1792727479"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-hanger-double","title":"Wazarashi Cloth Hanger Double, Bronze Stainless | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDry two cotton cloths side by side\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-30.webp\" alt=\"sasasa wazarashi hanger Double on a rail\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa created its hangers after many customers asked how best to dry and store their cloths after use. Each hanger holds a 35 cm wazarashi square folded in half, spaced away from the wall so air can circulate and the cloth dries quickly, and it is easy to grab again next time: use, wash, hang, use again. Made with stainless steel, they are happy near the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Double holds two cloths at once, ideal if you like to keep separate cloths for dishes and for the worktop. Hang it from a rail or hook in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-31.webp\" alt=\"sasasa hanger Double with wazarashi cloths\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approx. W 5 × H 9 × D 15 cm (2.0 × 3.5 × 5.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: oak, stainless steel (bronze plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds: 2 wazarashi squares (35 × 35 cm), sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Wipe off water droplets to keep the finish looking its best.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846178013263,"sku":"sasa-2109","price":2310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-30.webp?v=1792727495"},{"product_id":"sasasa-wazarashi-hanger-triple","title":"Wazarashi Cloth Hanger Triple, Oak Drying Stand | sasasa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eA free-standing drying stand for three cloths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-33.webp\" alt=\"sasasa wazarashi hanger Triple stand\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa created its hangers after many customers asked how best to dry and store their cloths after use. Each hanger holds a 35 cm wazarashi square folded in half, spaced away from the wall so air can circulate and the cloth dries quickly, and it is easy to grab again next time: use, wash, hang, use again. Made with stainless steel, they are happy near the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Triple stands on its own on a counter or table and holds three cloths, with a solid oak base and a stainless steel frame. No wall or rail needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-35.webp\" alt=\"Taking a wazarashi square from the Triple hanger\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is wazarashi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWazarashi is traditional Japanese bleached cotton. Raw cotton cloth is slowly boiled and bleached over several days, which removes the natural oils and starch and leaves a soft, airy fabric that absorbs water quickly and dries fast. Before paper towels, every Japanese kitchen had a length of sarashi for wiping, straining, wrapping and covering food. Think of it as something between a paper towel and a dish cloth: you can tear off just what you need, then wash it and use it again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout sasasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003esasasa is the everyday line of Takeda Sarashi, a cotton bleaching works founded in 1911 in Sakai, Osaka, one of the historic centres of wazarashi production. The name comes from the Japanese sound “sa-sa-sa”, meaning quick and effortless. The brand was designed around three ideas: easy to use, easy to keep within reach, and easy to buy. Takeda Sarashi keeps chemicals and environmental impact to a minimum, so the cloth is safe for use with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approx. W 10 × H 41 × D 10 cm (3.9 × 16.1 × 3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid oak, stainless steel (bronze plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds: 3 wazarashi squares (35 × 35 cm), sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft dry cloth. Wipe off water droplets to keep the finish looking its best.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846178144335,"sku":"sasa-2110","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/sasasa-26-10-33.webp?v=1792727515"}],"url":"https:\/\/nihon-iimonoya-global.com\/en-cn\/collections\/sasasa.oembed","provider":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}