In Japan, zokin refers to a hand-stitched cleaning cloth traditionally made from worn-out garments or leftover fabric. 
　
Rather than discard these scraps, people layered and sewed them into thick, durable cloths used for wiping floors, surfaces, and daily chores. These functional textiles embody the ethic of mottainai—a deep respect for resources and the quiet beauty of reuse.
　
Each zokin carries the memory of past lives in its fibers—kimono fragments, workwear remnants, household linens—woven together through practical craft. It is a modest yet profound example of how the Japanese tradition transforms the ordinary into the meaningful.
　
Measures : 17cm(6in) x 32cm(12in)