Bandanas seem to be a trend this season.
It is said to have originated in the late 16th century when Mexican cowboys and farmers
wrapped them around their necks to protect the collar area of their collarless shirts, which they wore daily.
Later, it spread to sailors, crossed the sea, and when it landed on the American continent,
it became popular among cowboys and farmers.
There are various patterns for bandanas,
but the classic paisley pattern was prevalent from the 40s to the 60s.
It's amazing that a pattern designed so long ago
is still popular today without fading at all.
As I also posted on Instagram,
"Beauty never fades."
I think this design embodies that saying.
Upon research,
it was designed by the former chief designer of Audi.
As for BasShu,
we are quietly making what we like
and quietly selling it,
Unfortunately...
it probably won't reach the girls walking in Harajuku wearing bandanas.
The Bandana Placemat NV, also used in this season's main visual.
There are almost no indigo vintage bandanas,
so in a way, it's unconventional,
but for the fabric,
we used 100% cotton Banshu-ori indigo fabric.
I believe the paisley pattern x indigo fade will definitely look cool,
so I hope you'll enjoy nurturing it over time and appreciating its aging process.
And each of these placemats
has a different pattern.
col. NAVY
col. BLUE
Originally, bandana fabric is cut from two printed patterns arranged side by side,
but the continuous pattern before cutting was unique and lovely,
so we made it into a placemat as is.
The line between the patterns here is the original cutting line.
We left this as part of the design as well.
Since each one is cut by hand,
the pattern varies from piece to piece, and no two are exactly alike.
Even when used as a set, the subtle differences in patterns are interesting.
This time, the BasShu label is on the back.
The beautiful paisley pattern is truly versatile and fits in anywhere, so
whether in your study, entryway, or bedroom,
I'd be happy if you used it freely and as you like.
By the way, we also made a quilt cover with this original fabric,
but it sold out immediately, so
we plan to restock it again sometime.
posted by A. Imoto