Large FUROSHIKI Fabric - CHIRIMEN NAMIURA

FUROSHIKI Wrapping Fabric: 27.56 inches (70cm) square, Rayon, Made in Kyoto, Japan

This FUROSHIKI wrapping fabric is suitable to wrap tea or larger size items, such as tea sets and teaware sets, two bottles of wine, or even a 7-inch birthday cake packed in a cake box. It is of course reusable and perfect for wrapping anything from a bento lunchbox to larger items, like an 18-inch laptop PC. It can be used as a decorative wall hanging, table cloth, scarf, and so on. It depends on your idea. The FUROSHIKI, made of high-quality rayon crepe, known as CHIRIMEN, is 27.56 inches (70cm) square.

FUROSHIKI is very useful fabric which has traditionally been used for wrapping since ancient times until modern times in Japan. It was not only useful but also special because wrapping anything was thought to remove negative vibes. Even today, special gifts are wrapped in FUROSHIKI.

CHIRIMEN is a traditional Japanese crepe fabric known for its softly textured surface. First produced in Japan in the late 16th century, its fine crimping helps resist wrinkles, allowing the fabric to retain its beauty, even after extended use. This FUROSHIKI is crafted in Kyotango, a region in northern Kyoto celebrated for its rich natural surroundings and long-standing tradition of making TANGO CHIRIMEN, one of Japan’s most renowned types of crepe fabric. The elegant texture is created by tightly twisting the weft threads during weaving, giving the fabric its signature ripples and a deep, refined luster when dyed.

This FUROSHIKI features one of the quintessential and well-loved works by Hokusai Katsushika (1760 - 1849). This image is remarkable because Mt. Fuji, which should essentially be grandly and exquisitely painted, is painted small at the middle of the painting, and the great waves and ships rocked by the billowing sea are painted dynamically and vividly. The contrast between the waves and the silence of Mt. Fuji, and the contrast brought by perspective, create much visual interest.

For example, it is suitable to pack one Kyusu, one pair of Yunomi, and 40-gram or 100-gram loose leaf teas in one gift box (11.4inch x 8.66inch x 4.92inch / 29cm x 22cm x 12.5cm), and wrap it in this size of FUROSHIKI fabric. It is also possible to wrap Matcha teaware, such as a Matcha bowl, whisk, whisk keeper, bamboo spoon, and a 40-gram size container of Matcha. This size of FUROSHIKI makes it possible to customize your favorite items and wrap them yourself to create a special gift for your friends or relatives.

This size of FUROSHIKI fabric is suitable for tapestry, table cloth, and even a neck warmer. Also, this fabric broadens the possibility of choosing teaware items and Japanese green tea to create the perfect gift.