Waraizaiku - Iwai-Musubi Yukata a lightweight dressing gown

a lightweight dressing gown

Care: Cool or warm machine wash

Featuring a unique botanical print and six incredibly flattering colours

layered over sleepwear

Waraizaiku - Iwai-Musubi Yukata a lightweight dressing gownWarazaiku, a craft made of straw, was first mentioned in the genesis story of Japan compiled in 712. Tightly intertwined with agriculture and the Shinto religion, it was traditionally crafted by farmers with the byproduct of rice harvest. Made by coiling the straw between the palms of the craftspeoples hands, prayers for good fortune are interwoven into the amulet. They are handwoven by Warazaiku Takubo in Hinokage cho, close to Takachiho region,