{"product_id":"wafuku-kaya-cloth-dishcloth-watermelon","title":"Wafuku Kaya Cloth Dishcloth - Watermelon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese kaya cloth (蚊帳ふきん) made from fine gauze-woven cotton, featuring an original Watermelon illustration. Kaya fabric originated as mosquito-net textile and has long been repurposed as a kitchen cloth in Japan — its open, multi-layered weave makes it exceptionally absorbent and quick-drying compared to conventional dish cloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWafuku's kaya cloths are yarn-dyed in Osaka and woven in Nara Prefecture, continuing a regional textile tradition. The fabric softens and becomes more absorbent with each wash. Each cloth features an original illustrated design — seasonal motifs, botanical prints, and character-led patterns that bring personality to everyday kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraditional kaya (gauze) weave — highly absorbent and quick-drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoftens with washing; performance improves over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYarn-dyed in Osaka, woven in Nara Prefecture using traditional methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVersatile use as a dish cloth, hand towel, or light cleaning cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal Watermelon illustrated design — practical and decorative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 30 × 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: 1st sheet (printed side) 100% cotton; 2nd–5th sheets 100% rayon (5 layers laminated together)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wafuku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49489185243375,"sku":"4543479225766","price":16.79,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8313\/4644\/files\/Wafuku-Kaya-Cloth-Dishcloth-Watermelon-Minima-2351.png?v=1780503106","url":"https:\/\/minimaru.com\/en-nz\/products\/wafuku-kaya-cloth-dishcloth-watermelon","provider":"MINIMARU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}