{"product_id":"45cm-68cm-silk-furoshiki-hikizome-the-four-classic-plants","title":"45cm \/ 68cm Silk Furoshiki - Hikizome the four classic plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese format Silk Fabric Furoshiki Hikizome the four classic plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic of the product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial : Silk 100%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize : 45cm×45cm (18×18in) \/ 68cm×68cm (27×27in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Kyoto, JAPAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout dyeing technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hiki-Zome” or brush dyeing is a technique consisting in using a brush directly on  textiles without soaking them in a dyeing solution. \u003c\/span\u003eExtensive experience and knowledge about dyeing are required. Also, silk light and glossy texture makes it the suitable fabric for this technique, creating sophisticated blurred patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four classic plants （orchid, chrysanthemum, plum, and bamboo）are depicted on the furoshiki.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis four plants, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum have been associated with the qualities of a \"gentlemen\", that it to say artists.\u003cbr\u003eOrchids are recognized for their elegant scent, bamboo for its ability of endure even cold season, plums for being the first flowers blooming early spring, and chrysanthemums for blooming vividly in the cold late autumn.\u003cbr\u003eYou can change the pattern on the top according to your mood and sense of fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout furoshiki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapping cloths, known as furoshiki, are part of Japanese tradition and culture.\u003cbr\u003eThey are a fabulous, zero waste way of wrapping anything from products and wine bottles to clothes \u0026amp; gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuroshiki embraces the philosophy of eco-friendly living by challenging us on how many items we really need. This beautiful and ingenious art allows one object to have many uses simply by folding and tying the cloth in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable as a gift for loved ones, such as family celebrations or wedding gifts, and also as a birthday present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Japanese culture is not alone in using fabric wrapping, furoshiki has a distinctive style reflecting Japanese interest in ceremony, beauty, multi-functionality  and thoughtfulness in detail as an approach to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloth wrapping has been used for over 1200 years in Japan and the word furoshiki, \u003cspan\u003emeaning 'bath spread', it dates back to\u003c\/span\u003e the Edo period (1603-1868) when the cloths were commonly used in bath houses to wrap clothes and as a bath mat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, Japanese developed a multitude of uses and patterns that are both elegant and functional. One furoshiki cloth can be used as:\u003cbr\u003ea gift\u003cbr\u003ea bag for shopping\u003cbr\u003ea handbag decoration\u003cbr\u003ea picnic hamper\u003cbr\u003ea tablecloth\u003cbr\u003ea household decor\u003cbr\u003ea scarf, belt or bandana\u003cbr\u003eas a way to wrap clothes when travelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our store, there are many patterns you can choose, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFurther resourches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kyoto-asahiya.com\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/wrapping\" title=\"Furoshiki wrapping - Kyoto Asahiya\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArticles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLp-wn3UtauOkDSXlVLuuyq-A6O-CZSbkK\" title=\"Furoshiki wrapping video - Kyoto Asahiya\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVideos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"京都あさひ屋","offers":[{"title":"45cm×45cm","offer_id":49737355985034,"sku":"11-0463-92","price":145.41,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"68cm×68cm","offer_id":49737356017802,"sku":"11-4819-92","price":290.82,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8860\/1994\/products\/45cmSilkFuroshiki-Hikizomethefourclassicplants_8db15951-d3c6-483f-aa80-0e313076c066.jpg?v=1627962165","url":"https:\/\/kyoto-asahiya.com\/en-sg\/products\/45cm-68cm-silk-furoshiki-hikizome-the-four-classic-plants","provider":"京都あさひ屋－Kyoto Asahiya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}