A light bandana - mame pulled in the center and splayed.
A light bandana - mame folded and banded.
A light bandana - mame unfolded.
A map of Japan showing the location of Kyoto where light bandanas - mame are made.

Light Bandana - Mame

Regular price $ 12.00
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Toiro is a collection of lightweight bandanas with prints inspired by traditional Japanese motifs. The print mimics mame shibori (mame means beans and refers to tiny things; shibori is tie dye), which is a very popular pattern in Japan.

This bandana is infinitely versatile; wear it around the neck, cover the head, wrap your lunchbox or use it for any other purpose you like.  

Specifications

  • 100% cotton
  • 21⅝” x 22" after washing
  • Machine wash (laundry mesh bag recommended), shape by hand and line dry
  • Made in Japan

Who Makes it

Yamamoto Jin Shoten of Kyoto is a textile converter that has been in business since the 18th century. Combining tradition with modern taste, they produce apparel and small textile goods. The bandanas are dyed in Osaka and sewn in Kyoto and Osaka.