GRAPH Botanical-Dyed Japanese Imabari Towel by Kontex
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Details
GRAPH is a botanical-dyed Japanese Imabari towel by Kontex, woven in Ehime, Japan from 100% organic cotton, in four sizes from a 23 × 23 cm / 9.1 × 9.1 in handkerchief to a 70 × 130 cm / 27.6 × 51.2 in bath towel. Two colours, charcoal grey and ivory.
From the towel fabric to the name tag, GRAPH is made entirely with organic materials, creating a towel that is gentle on both people and the environment.
The yarn used on the gauze side is dyed with natural plant-based dyes. The soft Charcoal Grey is dyed with bamboo charcoal, while the warm Ivory is dyed with black tea. These natural pigments give the towel a calm, subtle colour tone that blends beautifully into everyday interiors.
GRAPH is woven slowly on a vintage TOYODA loom, once known as one of Japan’s finest weaving machines. By weaving gently without placing unnecessary stress on the yarn, the towel retains the natural softness of cotton without relying on chemical softeners.
The towel is carefully washed over time with pure spring water from the Ishizuchi mountain range, water that is also highly regarded for drinking. This slow washing process allows the towel to absorb water well from the very first use.
Because the manufacturing process minimises damage to the fibres, GRAPH keeps its gentle texture longer than ordinary towels. It is a towel designed for those who care about the quality of materials, the feel of natural cotton and the quiet beauty of everyday objects.
- Made in
- Imabari, Ehime, Japan
- Colors
- Charcoal Grey, Ivory
- Suggested use
- Handkerchief, hand towel, face towel and bath towel.
SIZE
| SIZE | DIMENSIONS | USE |
|---|---|---|
| HK | Approx. 23 × 23 cm / 9.1 × 9.1 in | Handkerchief |
| S | Approx. 33 × 33 cm / 13 × 13 in | Hand towel |
| M | Approx. 33 × 80 cm / 13 × 31.5 in | Face towel |
| L | Approx. 70 × 130 cm / 27.6 × 51.2 in | Bath towel |
- Sizes
- Handkerchief (HK), Hand Towel (S), Face Towel (M), Bath Towel (L)
- Material
- 100% Organic Cotton
Shipping
Shipping
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Orders up to $129.99 · Duties & taxes may apply and are collected at checkout (DDP)
Orders up to $99.99 · Duties & taxes may apply and are collected at checkout (DDP)
Shipping details
This item ships internationally from Japan via Japan Post or FedEx.
U.S. Kontex shipping: Under $100: Air Packet $10 or FedEx $23. $100–$129.99: complimentary Air Packet or FedEx $23. $130 or more: complimentary FedEx only.
Air Packet takes 12–21 business days after dispatch and is limited to parcels weighing up to 1.5 kg; Japan Post generally offers no compensation for loss or damage. If an overweight order selects Air Packet, we will contact you before dispatch to arrange an appropriate shipping method.
Available shipping options and estimated delivery times are confirmed at checkout.
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Imabari craftsmanship
Low-speed looms
Woven in Imabari on traditional low-speed looms, from more than 150 yarn blends Kontex develops in house. Weaving slowly keeps tension off the yarn, so the fibres hold their natural loft.
Soft water finish
Finished with the pure soft water of Imabari's local river systems, the water the region's gentle dyeing and washing is known for. It is what gives the towels their absorbency.
Founded in 1934 in Imabari, Ehime (Japan's most celebrated towel-making region), Kontex has spent nearly a century perfecting the craft of the towel. Each piece is woven on traditional low-speed looms using over 150 custom-developed yarn blends, then washed with pure soft water drawn from local river systems. The result is a towel of exceptional absorbency, rapid drying, and enduring quality, crafted with care for both the user and the environment.
