Hand-Made Chakin Ire Naturally Dyed with Plants

Chakin Ire 茶巾入れ are used in the Japanese tea ceremony. They are little cases to hold a moist toilette that can be used to gently wipe the tea bowl after drinking out of it. This piece is one of a kind, hand-dyed with plants for color. Indigo and tea plants are used to color the fabric. It is made of organic linen with a cotton lining dyed with kakishibu or persimmon dye, which is naturally water resistant and antimicrobial.  The pattern is created during the dyeing process by pleating and pressing the linen against a wooden board.  Approximate Size: 2.5" x 4.5"