{"product_id":"vintage-furoshiki-11","title":"vintage furoshiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, furoshiki (\u003cspan\u003e風呂敷\u003c\/span\u003e) have been part of daily life for centuries, used to wrap, carry, store, and protect belongings of all shapes and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne account of their origins dates to the Muromachi period, when visiting feudal lords gathered at a shogun’s bathhouse. Each guest wrapped his kimono in a large square of monogrammed cloth while bathing, to keep the garments tidy and easy to identify. Then, when drying and dressing, the cloth was spread underfoot like a personal bathmat! From this story comes the name furoshiki\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003efuro\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning bath, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eshiki\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuroshiki have long since moved beyond the bathhouse. Unlike their more formal cousins,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003efukusa\u003c\/i\u003e, (used for formal gift presentation and tea ceremony), furoshiki remain humble, easy-to-use objects of a fundamentally practical nature. Use them to wrap, carry, cover, wear, and reuse.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap a gift, with the wrapping becoming part of the gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore jumpers and winter coats during the off-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle picnic or lunch items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnot a small furoshiki onto a bag, or tie a larger one into a bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear as a pocket square, scarf, or ponytail tie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang in a window for privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a towel in the bathroom or kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a large furoshiki as a beach cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie up a towel and other beach gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemake as a cushion cover, pillowcase, tote bag, or patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang on a wall or in a doorway\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease inspect all photographs and check the measurements carefully, as furoshiki come in a wide range of sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"the maker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51691054039273,"sku":"V-0826-1M","price":128.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0181\/3201\/files\/V-0826-1M_4.jpg?v=1787101412","url":"https:\/\/www.themakerhobart.com.au\/products\/vintage-furoshiki-11","provider":"the maker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}