If you're a Japanese trend enthusiast, you've probably heard of Origami, a traditional Japanese art of folding paper into shapes. And then there's Oshibori art, the art of folding wet hand towels into animals, figures or just about anything. Oshibori art is the latest trend that has been buzzing all across Japan.
Towel artist Isamu Sasagawa has taken the art of folding towels to a whole new dimension, creating a series of extremely cute folded towels that resembles bunnies, frogs, whales, lips and tongue, Winnie The Pooh, carrots and many more.
There is now an app available for smartphones to teach you how to make your own 'oshibori art' including several books by the master of folding wet hand towels, Sasagawa.
Endearing Japanese Towel Art
Oshibori Art Replaces Japanese Paper Origami With Wet Hand Towels
Trend Themes
1. Oshibori Art - Creating adorable folded towel designs is a trend that is captivating Japan.
2. Smartphone Apps for Oshibori Art - The availability of smartphone apps for learning oshibori art opens up opportunities for widespread participation and creativity.
3. Books on Folding Towel Art - The release of books by Isamu Sasagawa provides a platform for individuals to explore towel art and develop their own unique designs.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels and restaurants can incorporate oshibori art as a delightful and unexpected touch for their guests.
2. Crafts and DIY - The craft and DIY industry can leverage the trend of oshibori art to offer products, workshops, and tutorials to cater to the growing demand for towel folding techniques.
3. Entertainment and Events - Entertainment venues and event planners can integrate oshibori art as a quirky and interactive activity for attendees.