103cm Cotton Furoshiki - Karakusa Stripe 4 Patterns

Japanese cotton Fabric Furoshiki 103cm Karakusa Stripe pattern

Characteristics of the product

Material : Cotton 100%
Size：103cm × 103cm
Color :
Navy Blue / Purple
Orange / Khaki
Red / Gray
Green / Yellow

Reversible, can be used on both sides.

Made in Kyoto, JAPAN

Patterns

The Karakusa stripe is a traditional Japanese patterns depicting plant stems and vines. It's the most typical pattern of furoshiki. 

History and uses of furoshiki

Wrapping cloths are part of Japanese tradition. They are a fabulous, eco-friendly way of wrapping anything from products, 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 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
a waywrapping 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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