KIBISO HADATOMODACHI WANA BATH TOWEL 85

Kibiso is the thread that silkworms first produce when spinning a cocoon. It is the outermost part of the cocoon that protects silkworms from enemies and changes in the environment. Kibisohas excellent moisture retention and contains an abundance of sericin, a substance that is hydrating to the skin. The valuable thread comprises only 4 percent of a single cocoon, but was often thrown away because it is rough, unstable, hard to dye, and above all, difficult to weave.

Yasaka Watabun Art Fabric utilizes hand-weaving techniques cultivated over many years to weave the Kibiso Hada Tomodachi bath towel, which contains sericin that gently interacts with the skin. The towel, made from 100 percent safe, natural materials, is created based on the idea that using every last bit of the materials the silkworms produce is the best way to show appreciation for nature’s gifts.