Sep. 29, 2023 UPDATE

Eyeglass Cleaning Cloth "Ofuki" made from Kimono Fabric

- SOO ソマル -
Traveler Friendly
The shop is welcoming to foreign tourists and all the staff will do their best to provide English support by using translators and other devices.
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Japanese
Languages spoken
Japanese
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Sep. 29, 2023 UPDATE

Eyeglass Cleaning Cloth "Ofuki" made from Kimono Fabric

- SOO ソマル -
Traveler Friendly
The shop is welcoming to foreign tourists and all the staff will do their best to provide English support by using translators and other devices.
Information
Japanese
Languages spoken
Japanese
174 0 --- 0 reviews
Story & Recommendation
A hand-dyed silk eyeglass cloth made by a "Kyo-Yuzen" dyeing shop - A one-of-a-kind gem that can only be purchased in Kyoto!

【Get closer to the kimono culture】
This cleaning cloth is made by skilled craftsmen using silk material for kimonos in exactly the same way kimonos are manufactured!
Easy to use as a cleaner for glasses, smartphones, or computer screens, it can be washed by hand when getting dirty. Yet, this is a one-of-a-kind fine piece that allows you to feel the touch of kimono and silk.

【Only available in Kyoto】
Here's why the brand has made it a Kyoto exclusive: "We dye fabrics for kimonos in Kyoto, and their quality is said to be among the best in the world. Nowadays, as even Japanese people have few opportunities to come into contact with kimonos, we launched “SOO – Somaru” in order to promote Kyoto’s culture and this wonderful technique by creating products that fit modern life, such as the “Ofuki”. Since we want our products to be sold in a place where Kyoto and Japanese traditional culture can be felt, as well as the thoughts that we put into the creation of each piece, they are not sold online and are only available in Kyoto. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase rare and high-quality items that are unique to Kyoto!"

【Recognized in many fields】
Its functionality and uniqueness have been praised in various fields, winning the Good Design Award 2017, the Kyoto Design Award 2018 and 2022, the Omiyage (Souvenir) Grand Prix 2019, the Cool Design Award, and the OMOTENASHI Selection 2020 and 2021.
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Details
Open Hours
9:00~17:00
Closed
Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
Price range
(The unit price is about 750 yen to 3,000 yen.)
Credit cards
VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, Diners, etc. / Various cashless payments are accepted
Shipping services
Not available
Other
https://soo.kyoto/shop/ (To the store page)
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