Wazarashi Cotton Square Cloths, Set of 5 | sasasa

Five all-purpose cotton cloths, ready cut

Wazarashi 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.

What is wazarashi?

Wazarashi 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.

About sasasa

sasasa 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.

Specifications

• Square: approx. 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in)
• Material: 100% cotton (wazarashi, bleached oka cotton)
• Colour: white
• Quantity: 5 squares
• Made in Japan (Sakai, Osaka)

Care

• Washable and reusable. Wash before first use; the cloth becomes softer with every wash.
• Cut edges may fray a little; simply trim any loose threads.
• Dry well after each use to keep it hygienic.