Tenugui (Broad Beans) inomekarakusa This has made it a

This has made it a lucky charm

carry the hope that boys will evade illnesses and accidents

This Furoshiki design features a playful depiction of "The Cats' Tokaido

This traditional Shimekazari

Tenugui (Broad Beans) inomekarakusa This has made it aDescription Fresh and full of early summer charm, this hand dyed tenugui features broad beans with their plump green pods and vibrant leaves. In Japan, broad beans are known as *soramame*, meaning "sky beans," because their pods grow facing upward toward the sky. Cultivated across Western Asia and Europe since ancient times, broad beans have also long been enjoyed in Japan as a beloved seasonal vegetable. Their fresh green color makes them a cheerful