70cm polyester Utagawa Hiroshige Furoshiki
12-2501Japanese Traditional Fabric Wrapping Furoshiki
Characteristics of the product
Material : Polyester 100%
Size：70cmx70cm (27×27in)
Pattern : Utagawa Hiroshige Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Hoeido Edition
About furoshiki
In Japan, Wrapping cloths are a tradition (known as furoshiki).
They are a fabulous, zero waste way of wrapping anything from producs, wine bottles, 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 thoughtfulness in detail as an approach to everyday life.
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, Japanese people 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
a household decor
a scarf, belt or bandana
as 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.
More informations & external resourches
※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor.
Shipping Methods (World)
We use Japan Post & FedEx & DHL.
Almost items are shipped by standard airmail with tracking service and insurance (ePacket).
Expensive or big items are shipped by express airmail (EMS).
Processing time
The time I need to prepare an order for shipping varies.
Usually we will ship within 7 days if the products in stock.
If you want customize or the item needs produce, maybe it will take more time.
- Estimated shipping times:
- Japan: 2-7 business days
- North America: 1-2 weeks
- Europe: 1-2 weeks
- Australia, New Zealand and Oceania: 1-2 weeks
- Asia Pacific: 1-2 weeks
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but cannot guarantee them.
Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply.
I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.