Kindred

The Cloth Yokai

Cloth yokai that smother people in the dark. They split into two strands — tsukumogami born from aged rags, garments and bedding that gained a soul (Shirouneri, Kosode-no-te, Jatai, Boroboroton) and uncanny cloths of unknown provenance that drift down at night (Ittan-momen, Fusuma, Futon-kabuse) — joined by the single act of covering a face.

Shirōneri

Hand from a Kosode Sleeve

Muku-Mukabaki (Awakened Gaiters)

Raised-Collar Robe

Straw-Raincoat Sandals

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Cool Yokai | Japanese Folklore through Power, Speed, and Monstrous Beauty

The "coolness" of yokai isn't determined solely by combat strength. From the overwhelming presence of Shuten-doji and Ushi-oni, the blazing speed of the Tengu and Kamaitachi, the sheer divinity of the Suzaku and Byakko, to the daring designs of Seto-taisho and Nise-kisha—the reasons they captivate us vary widely. In this collection, we explore the charm that lies beyond fear by examining their appearances and stories left in legends, folktales, and classical yokai art.

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