Silk Furoshiki - Hikizome Genjigumo Likyu Green 3 Sizes

Japanese format Silk Fabric Furoshiki Hikizome Genjigumo Likyu Green

Characteristics of the product

Material : Silk 100%
Size : 55cm × 55cm / 75cm × 75cm / 90cm × 90cm
Color : Green

Made in Kyoto, JAPAN

Hikizome is a dyeing techique that requires extensive experience. The fabric is dyed using a hake, a Japanese traditional brush, usually silk is the preferred material thanks to its light and glossy texture that creates unique and stunnin shades of color.

The pattern represent a scenery from the Tale of Genji.

About furoshiki

Furoshiki is a single piece of cloth that has been used in Japan since ancient times. The word furoshiki dates back to the Edo period when it became to be widely used by common people as well, expecially in public bath as a bath spread or as a way of wrapping one's clothes.

Even if widely used in other countries besides Japan, furoshiki reflects the Japanese interest in elegant and multifunctional objects, and the thoughtfulness in detail as an approach to everyday life.

Furoshiki embraces the philosophy of eco-friendly living by challenging us on how many items we really need. Folded and tyed in different ways, furoshiki can be used for several purposes, both elegant and pratical. You can use it as:

a gift wrapping;
a bag for shopping;
a handbag decoration;
a picnic hamper;
a tablecloth;
a 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.

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