Tenugui - Wild Geese Flying under the Full Moon Incense Holder The technique of marbling paper

The technique of marbling paper with India ink has been practiced in Japan over a thousand years

The simple shape expertly captures the motion of an animated dolphin

Yōzei literally means "bright achievement" and is the name of the 9th century emperor

Kame (vessel) nozoki (to take a peek) refers to the color obtained by dipping into a vessel of indigo dye only once to create the lightest indigo tint

functional and easy-to-use products are widely used in home and restaurant kitchens

Tenugui - Wild Geese Flying under the Full Moon Incense Holder The technique of marbling paperTenugui are plain weave thin cotton cloths about 35" x 13" in size. They have been used for centuries in Japan for a variety of purposes, and many people use them as washcloths and headbands. The design of this tenugui is by Utagawa Hiroshige, one of the last great masters of ukiyo e. The picture depicts wild geese flying across the full moon in the autumn. The finish of this tenuqui is unique that all four sides are stitched. (Standard cotton fabric