Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Bird and Beast Caricatures Kaya-ori Dishcloth. Size: Approximately 30 x 40cm Material: 100% cotton (5-layer kaya-ori) ★Product Description★ Nara's craft "kaya-ori" is a loosely woven fabric that was introduced before the Nara period, used for mosquito nets (kaya) because "wind passes through, but mosquitoes don't." This dishcloth is made by sewing together five layers of cotton kaya-ori. It becomes softer with use, has excellent absorbency, and is durable, allowing for long-term use. It was stored in the condition shown in photo 4. It was opened for photography, but it is new and unused.