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This japanese towel is dyed using traditional hand dyeing techniques unique to Japan called "Chusen".The back side is the same design.The back side is not white.You can use it without worrying about the front and back.

 "Ajiro" (wickerwork) pattern
As named so, the pattern uses a fishing tool as motif that was used instead of a fishing net to catch fish in the river.
The name comes from woven barks of Japanese cedar, Japanese cypress, and bamboo used to catch fish in place of a fishing net.
The pattern features characteristic alternating rectangular shapes oriented diagonally left and right. The uniquely three-dimensional shape is due to the hand-made nature of the motif.
One unique aspect is that the shape can vary greatly depending on the material. The angles in which the materials are woven are more often irregular (not right), making for a unique shape.
The pattern is used not only for kimonos, but also for house ceilings, folding screens, and more traditional items like Noh costumes from the Edo period.
Ajiro (wickerwork) made with Japanese cedar bark is called, "Higaki." The pattern is identical.

Lead Gray (Namari-iro)
Namari-iro, literally meaning lead color, refers to a gray color, with a tinge of blue. One can see when it is melted, that lead actually has a shiny, metallic color, but the surface oxidation, gives it the dark, gray color that we associate with it.
The name has been in use after the Meiji-era (1912 onwards), and is often used in association with a melancholic, heavy mood. It is also sometimes used to describe a cloudy day, ie. 'Namari-iro no Sora.'

Scarlet (Shojohi)
Shojohi refers to a red color with an especially strong tinge of yellow. Since the latter Muromachi era, this color was commonly found in woolen clothes imported from Europe.
Shojo is a mythical creature from China, which resembles a human, but has the body of a dog and the voice of an infant. It is said to understand the language of humans, likes to drink alcohol and is revered as a holy creature.
Its blood is said to be a bright red and hence the color was named after it.
The actual source of the dye is believed to have been species of cochineal insects.
Perhaps out admiration for rare imported goods, in the latter years of the Japanese Civil War Era (16th - 17th centuries), war lords would have their battle surcoats dyed in this color. These are known as Shojohi haori.

Country of Manufacture: Japan
material: 100% cotton 30 count yarn used
weight: Approx. 35g
washing: When washing use a mild detergent.

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Handle size chart

Please use this chart as a guide when purchasing a handle (+- 1/4 in.)

*The chart table for the handle is still under construction, so some information may differ.

Round Shape Mold
Round 3/4 in. 1 in.
Round 1 in. 1 1/4 in.
Round 1 1/2 in. 1 3/4 in.
Round 2 in. 2 1/4 in.
Round 3 in. 3 1/2 in.
Round 4 in. 4 1/2 in.
Round 5 in. 5 1/2 in.
Round 6 in. 6 3/4 in.
Round 6 1/2 in. 7 in.
Round 7 in. 7 3/4 in.
Round 7 1/2 in. 8 in., 8 1/4 in.
Round 8 in. 8 3/4 in.
Round 9 in. 9 1/2 in.
Round 10 in. 10 1/2 in.
Round 10 1/2 in. 11 1/4 in.
Round 11 in. 11 1/2 in.
Round 12 in. 12 1/2 in.
Round 13 1/2 in. 14 1/2 in.
Round 15 in. 15 1/2 in.
Round 18 in. 18 1/2 in.
Round 22 in. 22 1/2 in.
Round 24 in. 24 1/2 in.
Apple Basket 14 1/2 in.
Flower Pot 5 in. 5 1/2 in.
Flower Pot 7 in. 7 1/2 in.
Ice Bucket 1 QT. 7 in.
Ice Bucket 2 QT. 7 1/2 in.
Ice Bucket 3 QT. 8 1/4 in.
Ice Bucket 5 QT. 8 1/4 in.
Sand Pail Mini 2 in.
Sand Pail 6 in. 6 3/4 in.
Wine Cooler Iceless 5 1/4 in.
Wine Cooler With Ice 5 1/2 in.
*Martin Brown Handle recommends normal size plus 1/4 in.
For Round Nest Slotted Handle we recommend a handle that is the same actual size of the mold
Oval Shape Mold used on long side used on short side
Oval 1 1/4 in. 1 1/2 in. 1 in.
Oval 3 in. 3 3/4 in. 2 3/4 in.
Oval 4 3/4 in. (Baby Purse) 5 1/4 in. 4 in.
Oval 6 3/4 in. (Cocktail Purse) 7 1/4 in., 7 1/2 in. 5 1/2 in.
Oval 7 in. 7 3/4 in., 8 in. 5 1/4 in.
Oval 8 in. 8 3/4 in., 9 in. 6 3/4 in., 7 in.
Oval 9 in. 9 1/2 in. 6 3/4 in.
Oval 10 in. 10 1/2 in. 7 1/2 in.
Oval 12 in. 12 3/4 in. 8 3/4 in.
Oval 14 in. 14 3/4 in. 11 in.
Oval 16 in. 16 3/4 in. 12 3/4 in.
Oval 18 1/2 in. (Picnic) 19 in. 13 in.
Oval 18 in. 18 3/4 in. 14 1/4 in.
Oval 20 in. 20 3/4 in. 15 3/4 in.
Oval 22 in. 22 3/4 in. 16 3/4 in.
Oval 25 in. 26 in. 17 in.
Oval Nest 6 in. 6 1/2 in. 4 1/2 in.
Oval Nest 8 in. 8 1/4 in. 5 3/4 in.
Oval Nest 9 1/2 in. 9 3/4 in. 7 1/4 in.
Oval Nest 11 in. 11 1/2 in. 8 3/4 in.
Oval Nest 12 1/2 in. 13 in. 10 in.
Oval Nest 14 in. 14 1/2 in. 11 in.
Oval Nest 16 in. 16 3/4 in. 12 1/2 in.
*Martin Brown Handle recommends normal size plus 1/4 in.
For Round Nest Slotted Handle we recommend a handle that is the same actual size of the mold
Misc Shape Mold used on long side used on short side
Aly's Tray 15 in. 10 1/2 in.
Biscotti 7 1/4 in.
Bun Tray 10 in. x 7 in. 10 3/4 in. 8 in.
Bun Tray 12 in. x 6 in. 12 1/2 in. 7 in.
Business Card 5 in. 3 1/4 in.
Butler's Tray 20 1/2 in. 15 in.
Cottage Sewing 15 in. 11 1/2 in.
Creel 4 3/4 in. 4 1/2 in.
Creel 8 in. 8 in.
Creel 9 inl Authentic 9 in.
Creel 10 in. 10 in.
Creel 12 in. Authentic 12 in.
Cracker 13 1/4 in. 5 1/2 in.
Cradle 22 in.
Diamond 7 1/2 in. 8 1/4 in. 4 3/4 in.
Diamond 9 1/2 in. 10 1/4 in. 6 3/4 in.
Doc Magee No. 1/Mini Picnic 2 3/4 in. 2 in.
Doc Magee No. 2 3 3/4 in. 2 3/4 in.
Doc Magee No. 3 5 1/4 in. 3 3/4 in.
Doc Magee No. 4 6 1/2 in. 5 in.
Doc Magee No. 5 8 in. 6 in.
Double Wine 9 in. 6 1/4 in.
Double Wine (Dog Bone Style) 5 1/2 in.
Egg Basket (Dog Bone Style) 6 1/2 in.
Flatback 7 in. 8 in. 5 in.
Flatback 9 in. 10 in. 6 1/2 in.
French Bread 16 3/4 in. 6 1/4 in.
Fruit Basket 16 3/4 in. 12 in.
Italian Loaf 15 1/2 in. 8 1/2 in.
Jailhouse 14 1/4 in. 12 1/4 in.
Kidney 8 in. 8 1/2 in.
Kidney 9 in. 9 3/4 in.
Lake Side No. 1 4 1/4 in. 2 3/4 in.
Lake Side No. 2 5 1/4 in. 3 3/4 in.
Lake Side No. 3 6 in. 4 1/2 in.
Lake Side No. 4 6 3/4 in. 5 1/4 in.
Lake Side No. 5 7 1/2 in. 6 in.
Marquis 6 in. 6 1/4 in. 4 3/4 in.
Marquis 8 in. 9 in. 7 in.
Marquis 10 in. 11 1/2 in. 9 3/4 in.
Martha Lawrence 5 in. 5 1/2 in. 3 1/4 in.
Martha Lawrence 6 in. 7 in. 5 in.
Martha Lawrence 8 in. 8 3/4 in. 6 1/2 in.
Octagon 7 1/2 in. 5 1/2 in.
Opera 6 in. 6 3/4 in. 4 3/4 in.
Opera 7 in. 7 3/4 in. 5 3/4 in.
Polygon 4 in. 4 1/2 in.
Polygon 5 in. 5 1/2 in.
Polygon 6 in. 6 1/2 in.
Polygon 7 in. 7 1/2 in.
Rectangle 11 in. 11 1/4 in. 6 1/2 in.
Salt & Pepper 6 1/4 in. 3 3/4 in.
Sewing 11 in. 12 in. 8 1/2 in.
Square 4 in. 4 1/2 in.
Square 5 in. 5 1/2 in.
Square 6 in. 6 1/2 in.
Square 7 in. 7 1/2 in.
Tooth Fairy/Ring Holder 3 1/2 in. 2 in.
Tote 8 in. 9 in. 4 1/2 in.
Tote 9 in. 10 in. 5 3/4 in.
Tote 10 in. 11 in. 5 3/4 in.
Tote 13 in. (Lisa's Tote) 13 1/2 in. 7 1/2 in.
Tupper 9 in. 4 1/2 in.
Wauwinet 14 in. 4 1/2 in.
*Martin Brown Handle recommends normal size plus 1/4 in.
For Round Nest Slotted Handle we recommend a handle that is the same actual size of the mold