Newsletter 4/2017 Monpe Hose

Monpe ist eine spezifischen Art der Hose, die ursprünglich im 17. Jahrhundert im Norden als alternative Hakama (=Hose über Kimono) getragen wurde. Wegen des einfacheren Schnittes war es für alltägliche Arbeit sowie für Bauern sehr geeignet. Es war

WearOnodaOctober 12, 2017O N O D Amonpe, unaginonedoko, onoda, onodaswitzerland, onodazurich

Neu: Kishu Binchotan Charcoal

Since 1600s Binchotan Charcoal has been used in Japan. In Kishu (Wakayama) is the region where good quality Binchotan Charcoals has been traditionally produced. They are extremely hard like steel and have countless number of porous pores on surface. These pores help remove unwanted chemicals from tap

Neu: Warousoku = Japanese candles

Traditional Japanese candles are made of natural plants such as fruits of wax trees, rice, rape flowers, or Urushi (sumac) tree. Wick is made of Washi paper wrapped with rush grass. The flame is larger and brighter than

CandleOnodaFebruary 15, 2017O N O D Atakazawacandle, japanesecandle, onoda, onodaswitzerland, onodazurich

'Kasuri' = ikat

Kasuri is Japanese term for Ikat fabric, which is originated from India.It is known for its patterns with blurred edge. Kasuri is woven often with cotton yarn.

Japanese folks started wearing Kasuri since

textileOnodaFebruary 11, 2017O N O D Akasuri, japaneseikat, onoda, onodaswitzerland, onodazurich