Kitchen Towel 13.3"×31.4" 100% Cotton Made in Japan Inspired by traditonal Japanese weaving techniques and woven into a soft, plush fabric. Created with quadruple layered gauze, these towels are strong and absorbent. Washable, and dries quickly This beautiful Blue towel is designed by Japanese traditional stitch “Sashiko”. Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery or stitching used for the decorative and/or functional reinforcement of cloth and clothing. Sashiko embroidery was first applied to clothing out of a practical need, and would have been used to strengthen the homespun clothes of olden times. Sashiko utilizes mostly geometric patterns. These towels are ultra absorbent, versatile and highlight the beautiful craftsmanship of Japan.