50cm Cotton Furoshiki - 4 Patterns

50cm Furoshiki Japanese Cotton Fabric Wrapping Cloth

Characteristics of the product

Material : Cotton100%
Size : 50cm x 50cm
Pattern : Koala, Penguin, Long-tailed Tit, Shiba dog

Handmade in Kyoto, JAPAN

Cute animal pattern, ideal to wrap your lunch box or a small gift.

History and uses of furoshiki

Wrapping cloths are part of the Japanese tradition
They are a fabulous, zero waste way of wrapping anything from produce and wine bottles to clothes & gifts.

Furoshiki 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 a different way.

While Japanese culture is not alone in using fabric wrapping, furoshiki has a distinctive style reflecting Japanese interest in ceremony, beauty, multi-functional objects and thoughtful detail in approach to everyday living.

Cloth wrapping has been used for over 1200 years in Japan and the word furoshiki dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868) when the cloths were commonly used in bath houses to wrap clothes and as a bath mat. The word furoshiki means 'bath spread'.

Over time, the Japanese developed a multitude of uses and patterns that are both elegant and functional. One furoshiki cloth can be used as :
a gift wrapping;
a bag for shopping;
a handbag decoration;
a picnic hamper;
a tablecloth;
household decor;
a scarf, belt or bandana;
a way of wrapping clothes when travelling

In our store, there are many patterns you can choose, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor.

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