Tenugui (Broad Beans) cheese Blooming gracefully even in the

Blooming gracefully even in the harsh cold of late winter—before other flowers—it has long been regarded as an auspicious motif

The screen is made with premium gold-colored washi

It seems to have been used as a symbol of good fortune

Two black cats appear in this Yumeji work

refreshing blooms bring a welcome sense of freshness during the hot summer months

Tenugui (Broad Beans) cheese Blooming gracefully even in theDescription Fresh and full of early summer charm, this hand dyed tenugui features broad beans with their plump green pods and vibrant leaves. In Japan, broad beans are known as *soramame*, meaning "sky beans," because their pods grow facing upward toward the sky. Cultivated across Western Asia and Europe since ancient times, broad beans have also long been enjoyed in Japan as a beloved seasonal vegetable. Their fresh green color makes them a cheerful