Sasasa ｜ Japanese bleached roll holder

This set includes a Japanese bleached roll and a special hanging holder for the Japanese bleached brand "Sasasa" from Takeda Bleaching Factory, which was founded in 1911 (Meiji 44). This is a user-friendly holder that can be hung on a kitchen shelf, etc., and is designed to make it easy to hold with your fingers when cutting the cloth. Based on the concept of "quick and easy to use in everyday life," it was developed with the aim of preserving traditional techniques for future generations and revitalizing the industry in an age when the bleaching industry is in significant decline.

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Good Design Award winner
"Sasasa Washi Roll" won the Good Design Award "Good Design Best 100" in 2020. The project was praised for its masterful rebirth of Japanese bleached fabric, an indispensable item for housework in Japan in the past, into a tool suited to modern life by adding a minimal amount of design.

Please watch the video first. I think you will get a good idea of ​​the appeal of the product.
[It has perforations so it can be easily torn off by hand. Perforations are spaced approx. 350mm apart.]

Living with exposure

Since ancient times, bleached cloth has been used for a long time as an indispensable necessity in daily life, such as hand towels, nightwear, and cloth diapers. The Sasasa Washed Cloth Roll is a household item that is more suited to modern lifestyles, and is extremely useful for daily housework, taking advantage of the breathability and absorbency that are characteristic of washed cloth. It's also great that it can be washed and reused. It looks like it will help you get your housework done quickly.

High-quality bleached

The fabric used for Japanese bleached rolls is made from Oka fabric. Oka fabric has a fine weave, is pleasant to the touch, has a soft texture, and has a smooth, high-quality finish. In addition, at the Takeda Sarashi Factory, the sarashi made in Izumi is called "Izumi Sarashi", We also take the environment into consideration when producing bleached fabric, for example by incorporating processing methods unique to Takeda Bleaching Factory.
[Comes with a perforated Japanese bleached roll. Perforations spaced approx. 350mm apart]
[It has a fastener that can be held in place with your fingers to make it easier to cut the cloth.]
[Made of solid oak. Goes great with stainless steel (bronze-plated finish)]
[It can be easily removed. Roll replacement is also a breeze.]
[Some of the bronze plating on the clasp may have peeled off] Please note that this is due to the manufacturing process.
"Sasasa" is a Japanese bleached fabric brand from Takeda Bleaching Factory, which was founded in 1911. At Takeda Bleaching Factory, bleached fabric made in Izumi is called "Izumi Japanese bleached fabric" and is used for a variety of purposes. In pursuit of further possibilities for bleached fabric, the factory is developing new technologies to suit the times. It is also developing new ways to use it as a functional fabric.
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This is a set of Japanese bleached roll and a dedicated hanging holder. It is a convenient holder that can be hung on a kitchen shelf, etc.

[Product name] Japanese bleached roll holder
[Size (approx.)] Width 415 x Height 124 x Depth 50 mm
[Material] Bleached: 100% cotton Oka fabric, Holder: Solid oak wood, coniferous wood, stainless steel (bronze-plated finish)
[Weight (approx.)] Japanese bleached roll: 350g, holder: 788g
[Country of Origin] Japan
[Notes] Set of holder and Japanese bleached roll cut (perforated bleached) / Suitable shelf thickness: 15-38mm / Trapezoidal wood for fixing to shelf is included / No screws or other hardware required for installation

● Before you purchase
-Since natural wood is used, the grain and color will vary.
・Please use the size and weight information as a guide only.
-Due to the nature of bleached fabric, there may be frayed threads at the cut areas.
- The trapezoidal wooden piece used to secure the shelf may have splinters or scratches.
・Some of the bronze plating on the clasp may have peeled off. Please note that this is due to the manufacturing process.
Please be aware of the above before purchasing.

● Precautions for use
- If the stain is severe, soak a soft cloth in diluted neutral detergent, wring it out tightly, wipe the stain, and then wipe it thoroughly to ensure that no detergent remains.
・Please refrain from scrubbing with a scouring pad or scouring powder as this may cause scratches.
・Do not wash in a dish dryer or washing machine.
・Do not leave it wet or dirty.
In addition, please read the included instruction manual carefully before using.