Water-repellent Art Furoshiki (Blue Whale) 100 x 100cm

 A large size water-repellent Furoshiki made of high technology water repellent cloth.

It will protect your bags and luggage from sudden rain, also can be used as a picnic blanket or table cloth.  The size allows you to wrap a large bag.

*When the water repellent effect weakens, simply apply an iron (medium　temperature). The water repellent effect will return.

【The story of Blue Whale】

Two fin whales travel freely in the vast ocean. When this furusohiki is used as a tapestry on the wall and the wind hits this, it looks as if these two whale are swmming.  Beautiful design by a duo Takeshi Matsunaga and Chie Takai.  (Kata Kata) 

What's Furoshiki

Furoshiki is a square piece of cloth or fabric traditionally used to wrap and or to transport items for over a thousand years in Japan. The first furoshiki was used during the Nara period (AD 710 to 794). While the name has changed, the form has been handed down without much change. It is a traditional Japanese cultural item created by the thoughtful wisdom of the Japanese people.  

Furoshiki usage declined in the post-war period, in large part due to the proliferation of paper and plastic bags available to shoppers. In recent years, however, it has seen a renewed interest as environmental protection has become a greater concern. 

Nowadays, Furoshiki is used in many different ways. You can wrap and tie each corner to suit the size and shape of the contents within. In this way, it is very useful to carry items. It also has become increasingly popular for gift wrapping.  

It is light, compact, washable and reusable. It can be used in so many ways!!
We can’t wait to share all our ideas of how to use them with you. Furoshiki will become a MUST have in your sustainable living lifestyle.

Made by Yamada-Sen-i 

Yamada sen-i Co. was founded in 1937 as a manufacturer of  Furoshiki. The company has produced hundreds of different  Furoshiki using various dying and weaving techniques and has been focusing on promoting the use of Furoshiki in everyday life.

The name of its Furoshiki brand “MUSUBI” comes from “born(生す/musu)” and “beauty(美/bi)” in Japanese. Additionally, “MUSUBI” means “a knot” and “to tie” MUSUBI produce and sell hundreds of different Furoshiki using various dying and weaving techniques such as double-sided dying.