Wafuku Kaya Cloth Dishcloth – Camellia

A traditional Japanese kaya cloth () made from fine gauze-woven cotton, featuring an original Camellia 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.

Wafuku’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.

Features

• Traditional kaya (gauze) weave highly absorbent and quick-drying.
• Softens with washing; performance improves over time.
• Yarn-dyed in Osaka, woven in Nara Prefecture using traditional methods.
• Versatile use as a dish cloth