Shirayuki Kitchen Cloth - Sakura
This Sakura pattern captures the beauty of Senbonzakura 千本桜 — the thousand cherry blossoms that transform Yoshinoyama into a pink haze once a year.
Woven in Nara from Japanese cotton and rayon spun from wood pulp. The rayon — a renewable, biodegradable fiber — gives better moisture absorption and odor resistance than cotton or linen alone.
The cloth arrives slightly stiff, coated with natural sweet potato starch from Kagoshima. Rinse the starch out with warm water (around 40°C) before first use, and the cloth transforms — softer, more absorbent, more familiar with each wash.
Over time, a single Shirayuki Fukin moves naturally through its purposes — from a dish or hand towel, to a counter wipe, to a utility cleaner. One cloth, used fully from first wash to last.
How to care for Shirayuki Kitchen Cloth
Handwash preferred. For machine washing, use a laundry net.
Chlorine and oxygen bleaches are both OK — follow the bleach manufacturer's directions.
Air dry. Avoid tumble drying — the dryer will cause shrinkage.
Made in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
- Dimensions
- Materials
- Care Guide
Width: 30.0 cm (12.0”)
Height: 40.0 cm (15.0”)
85% rayon (viscose, wood-pulp based), 15% cotton
The rayon used in Shirayuki Cloth is a regenerated fiber made from wood pulp. It is biodegradable and naturally returns to the environment over time. Cotton is blended in to improve durability for everyday kitchen use.
Hand washing is recommended. Use a laundry net when washing in the washing machine.
To prevent shrinkage, please air dry and avoid tumble drying.
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