{"product_id":"japanese-towel-ichimatsu-check","title":"Japanese Towel - Ichimatsu Check","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eJapanese cotton towel with an Ichimatsu chequered pattern, double-woven gauze and terry cloth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chequered pattern that forms the design of this towel has a name: \u003cem\u003eIchimatsu\u003c\/em\u003e, named after Sanogawa Ichimatsu, an 18th-century kabuki actor who took to the stage wearing blue and white chequered trousers. The public followed the trend, the pattern retained its name, and as the squares repeat in a hypnotic pattern, it came to be seen as a \u003cstrong\u003esymbol of continuity and prosperity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the manufacturer fills each square with \u003cem\u003ekomon\u003c\/em\u003e – those tiny, intricate patterns found on kimonos. A wealth of information packed into a 25 x 25 cm square: gauze on one side, short-pile terry on the other – perfect for drying your hands without taking up too much space in your pocket. A simple \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese hand towel\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for those who prefer \u003cstrong\u003etraditional, elegant and meaningful patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTOWEL DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton, double-woven gauze and terry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25 x 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: bias-cut edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wash separately from white laundry for the first few washes, do not use bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55225573343569,"sku":"UDJ-TISSU064","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2403\/2817\/files\/japanese-towel-ichimatsu-check-106.jpg?v=1791480756","url":"https:\/\/japan-avenue.com\/products\/japanese-towel-ichimatsu-check","provider":"Japan Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}