A special item you can only get in Kyoto
It is a Kyo-Yuzen brand, and the attraction is that you can easily touch the traditional techniques of Kyoto. The items, which are made of silk only and hand-dyed in a way that is rare in the world, are a beautiful blend of traditional texture and modern design.
Photo shows (left) Ofuki, 1,650 yen each; (right) Ofuki petit, 1 box (5 sheets) 2,200 yen. Made from natural materials, these eyeglass wipes resist static electricity and repel dust. Also available in a compact size perfect for cleaning small items.
From dyeing to cutting, everything is done by hand to create these phone wipes. Some patterns are sold only at famous places in Kyoto such as Kibune Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, and Nijo Castle.
The ofuki, made using only kimono fabric suitable for eyeglass wipes from among silk materials, won the Good Design Award in 2017. The packaging is also made from tatami paper, which is used to store kimono, and many other details have been carefully considered.
By combining the high dyeing technology of kimono with new ideas and designs, items that fit into modern life are being created one after another.
Somaru
075-222-0381
259 Daimon-cho, Marutamachi-agaru, Muromachi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi (in Sekiya Senshoku)
3 minutes' walk from Marutamachi Subway Station
9am-5pm
Parking: Available
Closing dates : Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
WEBSITE : https://soo.kyoto/
