nuno no tabi｜01 Why start with fabric?

zen no ma｜nuno no tabi

Why do we start with fabric?

Silence is not the absence of sound,
It is born the moment you touch it.

For zen no ma, fabric is not a material.
This is a gentle vessel that helps you regulate your breathing in your daily life.

To wear. To wrap. To wipe. To lay. To place.
Each of these small actions gently clears the mind.

In the past, in Japan, the rituals of tying, putting on, offering, and giving cloth were
It was a natural part of daily life.

Hand movements are quieter than words.
It was a time when the act of wrapping directly conveyed feelings.

Nowadays, cloth has become a "useful thing."
There are also beautiful actions that are called "trouble" and are forgotten.

But it still lies dormant in the fabric.
Memories of white. The feel of time.
It plays a role of being close to you like breathing.

Zen no Ma's "Fabric Journey"
This is an attempt to pass on those quiet memories once again.

Fabric creates space in our lives,
It grows little by little to suit the sensibilities of the person who owns it.

With every touch and wash, the relationship deepens day by day.
It's a dialogue with time, not with objects.

Next, why did you choose Japanese bleaching?
I will slowly explain why.

-- zen no ma