{"product_id":"japanese-kaya-dishcloth-golden-crane-and-tortoise","title":"Japanese Kaya Dishcloth - Golden Crane and Tortoise","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese kaya dishcloth featuring a golden crane framed by a decorative knotted cord, with a tortoise motif and softly coloured floral shapes across the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crane and tortoise, known together as tsuru-kame (鶴亀), are traditional Japanese symbols of longevity and good fortune. The pairing is often used for celebrations and auspicious gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from seven layers of loosely woven kaya fabric, originally developed for Japanese mosquito netting. The printed cotton surface is combined with rayon inner and reverse layers, creating a breathable cloth that absorbs water, dries quickly and becomes softer with washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is initially firm due to starch used during production. Wash thoroughly with water or lukewarm water before first use. Some shrinkage after washing is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for wiping benchtops, drying dishes and cleaning small spills.\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kaya Cloth (蚊帳生地)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKaya cloth originates from Nara Prefecture, Japan, and has been used for over 1,200 years since the Nara period. Traditionally woven for mosquito nets (“kaya”), this fabric is now loved for its lightweight, breathable, and durable qualities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from natural cotton or linen, kaya cloth is known for its soft texture that becomes even smoother with every wash. It’s highly absorbent, quick-drying, and gentle on the skin - making it ideal for towels, dishcloths, and reusable wraps in modern daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTraditional Kaya cloth from Nara, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight, quick-drying, and durable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoftens beautifully over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for daily kitchen use or as a reusable eco towel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity: 1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: approx. W30 × L30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 7-ply fabric cotton and rayon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st layer: 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd-7th layers: 100% rayon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash before first use to soften the fabric. Avoid Chlorine Bleach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53884973351219,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6839\/7107\/files\/JapaneseKayaDishcloth-GoldenCraneandTortoise1.jpg?v=1787837322","url":"https:\/\/www.yorokobi.com.au\/products\/japanese-kaya-dishcloth-golden-crane-and-tortoise","provider":"Yorokobi Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}