Description
This design is created by Yumeji Takehisa. It is a popular style that uses dynamic patterns, pop designs, and retrospective colour. This design shows a Gion motif from Kyoto.
Details
- Dimensions : 48 x 48 cm for gifts and bottles (18.9″ x 18.9″), 90 x 90 cm for bags etc (35.4″ x 35.4″).
- Material : 100% cotton.
- Made in Japan.
About Furoshiki
Traditionally in Japan gifts are wrapped with a seasonal design of furoshiki, which imply that your gift is handled importantly. Nowadays, furoshiki are used in many different ways including carrying items and as accessories. Click here for a guide on how to use furoshiki. Traditionally furoshiki are made with cotton or silk, all the range on Sakura Trading is made from one of these.
About Musubi
The name “MUSUBI” comes from “born(生す/musu)” and “beauty(美/bi)” in Japanese. Additionally, “MUSUBI” means “a knot” and “to tie”. The brand is a modern offshoot of Yamada sen-i, which has made furoshiki since 1937 using various dying and weaving techniques such as double-sided dying.