[Pre-order] Kyoto mashu Handmade Furoshiki – Ume Michinaga / Furoshiki (Two-panel size) Made in Japan, 100% Cotton

mashu is the in-house brand of furoshiki from Kyoto's Baba Dyeing Studio. Established in Fushimi, Kyoto, in 1913 (Taisho 2), even a century later, all products are still meticulously hand-dyed by artisans using traditional kata-e-zome (stencil dyeing) techniques. Elegant Harmony: Tsugigami Plum Blossom Pattern (Ume Michinaga) "Tsugigami" (つぎがみ) originates from Japan's Heian period, an elegant art form used by aristocrats to write waka poetry and tales. This craft involves artfully tearing and collaging various colored and patterned Japanese papers, which later evolved into a beloved traditional motif. This furoshiki artfully combines the "Tsugigami pattern," symbolizing elegance and nobility, with "plum blossoms," representing vitality, prosperity, and a delightful fragrance, presenting a modern and stylish aesthetic. The layered imagery within the pattern conveys wishes for "finding a good match and a beautiful relationship" and "hoping for lasting happiness," a deep blessing carefully stacked piece by piece, filled with gentle and beautiful good wishes. Size: 70x70cm Material: 100% Cotton Weight: Approx. 78g Origin: Japan