About this Product
Hanafukin, or flower cloth, is a traditional Japanese sashiko-stitched cloth used as a decorative kitchen cloth or dish towel. This mini version is a perfect fashion add-on for your jackets, as a small handkerchief for those who do not always carry a purse. It can also be used as a placement mat at home or when serving your teatime dessert.
Our hanafukin is made with double layers of sarashi, a Japanese cotton fabric similar to muslin cloth. They are hand-embroidered and are surprisingly tough and durable, perfect for everyday use.
Another beautiful aspect of this type of cloth is the attention to the backside, which can create a similar or completely different pattern to the front, depending on the method and design used, making it a reversible cloth.
Available in limited quantities due to the limited materials, each item is perfectly imperfect, with no two exactly alike.
Little Glossary
Sashiko (刺し子) - A traditional Japanese embroidery method originally used for mending and reusing old fabric.
Sarashi (晒し) - A type of traditional cotton fabric used to make various garments in Japan, similar to muslin cloth.
Materials and Care
MATERIALS – Double-layered 100% cotton Japanese sarashi, stitched with 100% cotton Japanese sashiko threads.
HOW TO CARE - Hand wash or machine wash on a delicate cycle in cold or warm water using a gentle detergent. Line dry.
Iron on low to medium heat when needed. To protect the Sashiko detailing, you can also place another fabric on top while ironing.
Please do not wring too hard. Please do not use bleach or acid, as they can cause discoloration. If stained, use a color-safe stain remover such as OxiClean™️ along with your mild detergent.
✼ SIZE ✼ *
Approximately 19.5 cm square or 7.75 inches square.
* Please allow for slight size variations, as these are handmade items.
Ayacolour
Meet the Maker
Growing up in Japan dreaming of owning a boutique, my journey took me to Paris, NYC, and DC before I settled in a Chicago suburb as a homemaker. Now, having a space where I can share my love for textiles, design, and creation is a dream come true.
Shop Policies
Shop Policies
We do not accept returns or exchanges once the order is finalized.
Cancellations are accepted within one hour of checkout. Please message us if you wish to cancel.
While we provide size references, please note that all our handmade items may have slight size deviations and variations in prints depending on the part of the fabric used.
Please understand that all handmade items are perfectly imperfect.
Shipping and Handling
We ship orders within 1–2 business days, excluding holidays
Shipping will be via USPS Ground Advantage®, with an option to upgrade to Priority Mail® for an additional cost. Tracking information will be provided once your order has shipped.
If your item is lost or damaged in transit, we recommend filing a claim with USPS. However, feel free to contact us within 7 days, and we will do our best to assist you.
