nuno no tabi｜05 Living with fabric — Growing up
zen no ma｜nuno no tabi
Fabric is not finished the moment you buy it.
In the time that begins there,
It grows little by little.
Touched, washed, dried,
It will be used again.
The repetition of this process
It gives fabric softness and memory.
The tension and purity of a new product
It's a beautiful expression,
After repeated washing, the cloth
It has an incredibly light and breathable texture.
It is not deterioration,
Changes that grow with life.
Just as people become more organized in their daily lives,
The fabric will also settle over time.
Washing is like a ritual for the fabric.
It doesn't have to be polite.
Just don't be violent.
After washing, dry it gently in an airy place.
The fabric returns to its original shape,
When you touch it, you can immediately tell the difference.
The sun shines, the wind blows,
The more time passes, the more
It will naturally blend into your body and your lifestyle.
And then one day I suddenly realize.
Softer than the first
Warmer than at first,
It has become "my own fabric" from the beginning.
Eventually, this fabric
It will be something you'll want to take with you on your travels.
It folds up small and dries quickly,
It will fit in anywhere you place it.
Hotel bathroom, seaside morning,
The mountain air, the quiet of the plane.
Even if the location changes,
The fabric is always there with the same texture.
It's not so much "possessions" as "possessions"
A small place to return to and calm your soul.
Fabric blends into our daily lives,
Before you know it, it will become an indispensable part of your life.
It is not something to decorate,
It is not just a tool that has a role to play,
Just gently snuggle up to me,
A fabric that grows quietly.
What's important is,
It's not about how to use it, but how to live with it.
Zen no Ma fabric,
Keeping pace with your lifestyle,
May it grow with your breathing.
