Handkerchief Caracol – Organic Cotton · Grey · 25 cm | 100percent
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Description
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A handkerchief born from a near-forgotten Japanese Meiji-era technique – in a grey that works with everything.
The CARACOL is a handkerchief made from organic cotton yarn spun on a Gara-bo – a yarn-making machine developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period. The yarn is naturally soft, featherlight and unusually absorbent: it absorbs both water and oil and dries quickly. Starting life as a handkerchief, the CARACOL gradually becomes a kitchen cloth and eventually a cleaning cloth – a design object that extends itself. A gift for everyone who appreciates Japanese craft, organic materials and considered design.
What Gara-bo means
Gara-bo is a yarn-making machine developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period, reminiscent of older times. The machine produces a yarn that is naturally slightly irregular and loosely spun – and that is exactly what makes it special. The slight unevenness is not a flaw; it is the hallmark of this technique. The cloth woven from it is exceptionally soft, featherlight and triply capable: it absorbs water, absorbs oil and dries fast.
The CARACOL – the Spanish word for snail, a reference to the spiral spinning motion – is designed as a handkerchief but comes with a built-in lifecycle: after serving as a handkerchief, it lives on as a kitchen cloth. And after that, it becomes a cleaning cloth. Zero waste is not a marketing promise – it is the product logic.
Before first use: wash once with detergent or briefly boil the cloth. This removes the natural oils from the raw organic cotton, and the fabric unfolds its full soft, absorbent texture. The CARACOL gets better with every wash.
Product details
| Product name | CARACOL |
| Material | 100 % Organic Cotton |
| Technique | Gara-bo spun yarn (Meiji period, Japan) |
| Size | 25 × 25 cm |
| Colour | Grey |
| Care | Machine washable · First use: wash with detergent or boil |
| Origin | Japan |
| Brand | 100percent |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gara-bo – and why does it make the CARACOL special?
Gara-bo is a yarn-making machine developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period. It produces a loosely and slightly irregularly spun yarn that is softer, airier and more absorbent than conventionally spun cotton. The slight irregularity is the signature of this old technique – not a defect, but a hallmark.
Why do I need to wash the CARACOL before first use?
Raw organic cotton contains natural plant oils. These need to be washed out before the cloth can reach its full softness and absorbency. Wash once with detergent or briefly boil – afterwards the CARACOL is noticeably fluffier and more absorbent. It gets better with every subsequent wash.
What does the name “CARACOL” mean?
“Caracol” is the Spanish word for snail. The name refers to the spiral motion of the Gara-bo spinning wheel – a tool that produces a yarn unlike any other through its slow, circular movement.
Why does the CARACOL absorb oil as well as water?
The loosely spun Gara-bo yarn has a more open fibre structure than conventionally spun cotton. This structure picks up both water and oil – making the CARACOL particularly useful as a kitchen cloth and for cleaning oily lenses or glasses.
How do I care for the CARACOL?
Machine washable. For the first use: wash once with detergent or briefly boil to remove the natural cotton oils. After this activation wash, the cloth is softer and more absorbent. The CARACOL improves with every wash.
Is the CARACOL more sustainable than a disposable paper handkerchief?
Yes, significantly. The CARACOL is made from organic cotton, is washable and has a built-in lifecycle: handkerchief → kitchen cloth → cleaning cloth. It does not get thrown away when it has “served its time” as a handkerchief – it moves into a new function. Made in Japan.
What occasions suit the CARACOL as a gift?
As a small gift, birthday or Christmas present – especially for people who appreciate Japanese craft, organic materials or everyday design with a story. Compact, envelope-ready, no additional packaging needed. Grey is a timeless, universal tone – a gift that works for any style and any recipient.
Can the CARACOL be ordered as a corporate gift?
Click on “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu – you’ll find all information on quantities, terms and personal consultation there.
CARACOL – order now or give as a gift.
What is Gara-bo – and why does it make the CARACOL special?
Gara-bo is a yarn-making machine developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period. It produces a loosely and slightly irregularly spun yarn that is softer, airier and more absorbent than conventionally spun cotton. The slight irregularity is the signature of this old technique – not a defect, but a hallmark.
Why do I need to wash the CARACOL before first use?
Raw organic cotton contains natural plant oils. These need to be washed out before the cloth can reach its full softness and absorbency. Wash once with detergent or briefly boil – afterwards the CARACOL is noticeably fluffier and more absorbent. It gets better with every subsequent wash.
What does the name “CARACOL” mean?
“Caracol” is the Spanish word for snail. The name refers to the spiral motion of the Gara-bo spinning wheel – a tool that produces a yarn unlike any other through its slow, circular movement.
Why does the CARACOL absorb oil as well as water?
The loosely spun Gara-bo yarn has a more open fibre structure than conventionally spun cotton. This structure picks up both water and oil – making the CARACOL particularly useful as a kitchen cloth and for cleaning oily lenses or glasses.
How do I care for the CARACOL?
Machine washable. For the first use: wash once with detergent or briefly boil to remove the natural cotton oils. After this activation wash, the cloth is softer and more absorbent. The CARACOL improves with every wash.
Is the CARACOL more sustainable than a disposable paper handkerchief?
Yes, significantly. The CARACOL is made from organic cotton, is washable and has a built-in lifecycle: handkerchief → kitchen cloth → cleaning cloth. It does not get thrown away when it has “served its time” as a handkerchief – it moves into a new function. Made in Japan.
What occasions suit the CARACOL as a gift?
As a small gift, birthday or Christmas present – especially for people who appreciate Japanese craft, organic materials or everyday design with a story. Compact, envelope-ready, no additional packaging needed. Grey is a timeless, universal tone – a gift that works for any style and any recipient.
Can the CARACOL be ordered as a corporate gift?
Click on “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu – you’ll find all information on quantities, terms and personal consultation there.
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