50cm Cotton Furoshiki - Itō Jakuchū painting

50cm Cotton Furoshiki - Itō Jakuchū painting

Characteristics of the product

Material: Cotton 100%
Size: 50cmx50cm
Pattern: Itō Jakuchū Painting

Handmade in Kyoto, JAPAN

Itō Jakuchū (伊藤 若冲, 2 March 1716 – 27 October 1800) was a Japanese painter of the mid-Edo period when Japan had closed its doors to the outside world. Many of his paintings depict traditionally Japanese subjects, particularly chickens and other birds. His paintings testify a great degree of experimentation with perspective, and with other very modern stylistic elements.

Traditional Japanese Furoshiki, ideal as a lunch box wrapping or for small gifts

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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