Cloth wrapping has been used for over 1200 years in Japan and the word Furoshiki came about during the Edo period (1603-1868) when the cloths were commonly used in bathhouses to wrap clothes and as a bath mat. The word furoshiki means 'bath spread'.

While Japanese culture is not alone in using fabric wrapping, Furoshiki has a distinctive style reflecting their interest in ceremony, beauty, multi-functional objects and thoughtful detail in their approach to everyday living.

Over time, they developed a multitude of uses and patterns that are both elegant and functional. One furoshiki cloth can be used for wrapping a gift, a bag for shopping, decorating a handbag, a picnic hamper, a tablecloth, household décor, a scarf, belt or bandana wrapping clothes when travelling.

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