Somaru

A special item you can only get in Kyoto

It is a Kyo-Yuzen brand, and the attraction is that you can easily touch the traditional techniques of Kyoto. The items, which are made of silk only and hand-dyed in a way that is rare in the world, are a beautiful blend of traditional texture and modern design.

The picture of Ofuki wipes, 1,650 yen each. There are about 65 patterns of eyeglass wipes, ranging from Kyoto-like to unique. The natural material prevents static electricity and dust from sticking to them, so they can be used cleanly.

Ohuki Small Size　825 yen each
Smartphone wiping is done by hand until cutting. Some of them are sold only at famous places in Kyoto such as Kifune-jinja Shrine, Kodai-ji Temple and Minamiza.
Kifune-jinja Shrine
Kodai-ji Temple
The ofuki, made using only kimono fabric suitable for eyeglass wipes from among silk materials, won the Good Design Award in 2017. The packaging is also made from tatami paper, which is used to store kimono, and many other details have been carefully considered.
By combining the high dyeing technology of kimono with new ideas and designs, items that fit into modern life are being created one after another.