●Shark small pattern● It appears plain at first glance, but a delicate pattern emerges as you get closer. The "Shark Small Pattern", which has been handed down since the Edo period, is a pattern of small dots arranged to resemble shark skin, and was the standard small pattern of the Shimazu clan.
●Hemp leaf● It is a geometric pattern based on regular hexagons, named after its resemblance to hemp leaves, and its beautiful design has become known as a representative Japanese pattern. Since hemp is strong and grows straight and tall, it was customary to use it for babies' birth clothes.
●Hailstone pattern● Place large and small irregular dots all over the dough. It is a design of hail falling.
●Small cherry blossom crest● It is a cute design that literally features small cherry blossoms scattered all over the place. Depending on the type of cherry blossom, there are various types such as "weeping cherry" and "double cherry." Cherry blossoms have been featured in waka poetry and paintings since ancient times, and when people talk about "flowers," they are referring to "cherry blossoms."
A distinctive feature of furoshiki is that when it is used to wrap something, the color of the lining can be seen through the knots, and when it is unfolded, the color of the lining takes center stage. Enjoy the hidden chic.
