Chakin

Chakin (Japanese: 茶巾 "tea towel") is a small rectangular cloth used to wipe teabowls called chawan.

The high-quality bleached hemp cloth Narazarashi (奈良晒) from Nara Prefecture is historically especially esteemed.

[1][2][3] The size varies depending on the application and style, but it is often a rectangle of about 1 shaku (尺) x 5 sun (寸) (30.3 x 15.2cm).

[4] The edges lengthwise have a narrow rolled hem finished with overlock stitching.

The chakin is folded in a specific manner and placed, when not used, into a small vessel or cylinder that is called kintō (巾筒).