F/style Oshibori

Translating to hot towel in English, oshibori are the wet hand towels often served first at Japanese restaurants. F/style’s elevated take on the oshibori makes use of a traditional Japanese handweaving technique. The cradle is made of bark from the shina tree, also known as the Japanese linden, using offcuts leftover from another one of the brand’s beautiful product lines.

Measurements:

14″ x 10″ (oshibori)
4.75″ x 2.75″ (cradle)

History:

Emi Igarashi and Wakano Hoshino, both born in Niigata, Japan, co-founded the brand F/style in 2001. By focusing on the art of making things, or “monozukuri” in Japanese, F/style’s mission is to re-popularize ancient Japanese craft by applying them to new and contemporary designs. Based in Igarashi and Hoshino’s hometown, F/style creates made-to-last pieces that are thoughtfully designed for the home and personal use.

100% cotton (oshibori)
Shina tree bark (cradle)

Variation:

Available in Thick Stripe Light, Thick Stripe Dark, Thin Stripe Light, Thin Stripe Dark or Grey Mix

Care Instructions:

Oshibori is machine washer safe. Hang dry. Do not bleach. Use a warm iron. Cradle can be wiped with a damp cloth.

Returns must be made within 2 weeks in original, unused condition with all packaging for either 1. Store credit for the full amount or 2. Refund – minus a 20% restocking fee. Tortoise does not cover the cost of return shipping or the cost of re-shipping an exchange, and the cost of shipping for returns and exchanges is the responsibility of the customer.