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Life is a gift. Mother's Day is coming soon. It's time to express how much we appreciate all the mothers who have taken care of us throughout our lives and how grateful we are for their love and support. At Kyoto Asahiya, we suggest the perfect gift for you. 【8mm Aizen indigo wild cherry tree wood Bracelet】   【Tozaburo x Kyoto Asahiya kumihimo bracelet】   【Kumihimo Silk Bracelet 10 Colors】   【Olive Tree Wooden Bracelet 5 colors】   【8mm Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki & Crystal Bracelet】   【6mm 108 beads Rose Quartz Bracelet】   【6mm 108 Sandalwood Tiger Eye Bracelet】   【Blue...

About Furoshiki Furoshiki(風呂敷) is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth. Not only is it highly decorative, but it's also incredibly practical due to its versatility, allowing for various uses. One of the most common uses is wrapping objects of all shapes and sizes, but it can also be tailored into a bag, displayed as wall decor, or even worn as part of clothing. The History of Furoshiki Furoshiki have been used in Japan for centuries, with records indicating their use as early as the Nara period (710-794 AD). At that time, they were simply referred to as "tsutsumi."It wasn't until the...

As we approach the end of 2023, it's time to prepare Christmas gifts for family, friends and yourself. Here we supply some Christmas gifts ideas from Japan. The furoshiki you can use them for wine or gift wrapping. We also recommend some warm bracelets fit for winter and home decor to embrace new year 2024.    【70cm Polyester Furoshiki - Kotoima 5 Patterns】 $35.00 USD    【70cm Polyester Furoshiki - Kotoima 5 Patterns】 $29.00 USD      【Cotton Tenugui Hand Towel - Japanese style】 $18.00 USD   【75cm Silk Furoshiki - Yuzen dyeing Noshi】  $275.00 USD     【6mm 108...

Today, we introduce recommended Autumn products❕🍁Let's enjoy Autumn with our Autumn items🍁     ・・・・Furoshiki・・・・ ・Kyoto Furoshiki🍁-Giouji temple $49.00 USD   ・Kotoima 15 Patterns🌼Fukiyose $12.00    ・Food 8 patterns Furoshiki🎃Pumpkin $12.00   ・Keisuke Serizawa 7 patterns Furoshiki🍵-Iroha  $19.00   ・Checkerd Pattern◆  $29.00 USD   ・・・・Bracelet・・・・ ・Japanese Whisky Wood&Amber Bracelet✨8mm/11mm $75.00 USD   ・Aizen Indigo Wild Cherry tree wood Bracelet✨8mm/12mm $69.00 USD   ・Sendan Bracelet✨7mm/10mm/13mm $18.00   ・6mm Black Onyx Double Bracelet✨ $49.00   ・9mm Yellow Honey Amber Bracelet✨ $599.00 Please check them out!  

Are you looking for a new kind of experience to get in touch with Japanese culture? Why not try to make your kumihimo and bring it back home as a special souvenir from your trip to Japan? You will get to know more about the traditional Japanese art of braiding silk threads and you'll have the chance to see the skilled artisans at work. What is kumihimo? Kumihimo is the Japanese word for "gathered threads" and it is an antique form of craft where silk threads are weaved together using traditional wooden looms. Imported from China and the Korean peninsula during the Nara period...