Especially since I'm in Japan right now, this amazing furoshiki {a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth} by Lucinda Newton-Dunn feels pretty perfect today. I LOVE how it serves so many functions and remains beautiful in every form.
furoshiki…
Especially since I'm in Japan right now, this amazing furoshiki {a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth} by Lucinda Newton-Dunn feels pretty perfect today. I LOVE how it serves so many functions and remains beautiful in every form.
I LOVE the versatility of furoshikis! I wish they’d grow in popularity here because they’re so much handier and much prettier than those cheesy reusable bags stores are peddling.
Oh this is brilliant!!! Adore the bright red and all these potentialities!!
Twiggs
Oh this is brilliant!!! Adore the bright red and all these potentialities!!
Twiggs
Oh this is brilliant!!! Adore the bright red and all these potentialities!!
Twiggs
Oh this is brilliant!!! Adore the bright red and all these potentialities!!
Twiggs
Oh this is brilliant!!! Adore the bright red and all these potentialities!!
Twiggs
Oh this is brilliant!!! Adore the bright red and all these potentialities!!
Twiggs
Oh this is brilliant!!! Adore the bright red and all these potentialities!!
Twiggs
Oh this is brilliant!!! Adore the bright red and all these potentialities!!
Twiggs
Love that graphic red & white print!
Furoshiki’s are ever so useful. We blogged about the possibilities just last week. And even some DIY tips for sewing your own:
http://omiyageblogs.blogspot.com/2010/09/make-your-own-furoshiki.html
And, vintage scarves also make an excellent furoshiki alternative!
What an awesome thing….and a great gift! I hope you can pick up a few while you are there! 🙂
xo
Melis
I went to Japan about 3 years ago and I’m dying to go back.
Everything is so beautiful there, the food is incredible, and the shopping is even better!
it’s such a green idea! love the ones from chewing the cud as well 🙂
xo
sami
beautiful.
some nice ones for much less…
http://furoshiki.com/collection.html?limit=30&size=19&p=1
WOW! Really?! I can’t believe how many uses you get out of that adorable thing… and of course I’m drawn to the stripes! Love!
So very pretty and useful! Would love to go to Japan some day. Hope to hear more about your travels through the blog.
That is so cool! Are they intended to serve so many purposes? I think I must have one.
This is love! I really like the print 🙂
My husband’s family lives and Japan, and I also love furoshikis. If you are going to Kyoto, you’ll need to check out the small Kyoto chain, RAAK. They have a few stores throughout Kyoto. They specialize in furoshikis and other special printed goodies.
This is a link translated in Englishhttp://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.raak.jp/whatnew/whatnew_top.html&ei=LxiZTJ6JBoH6lwfgxrke&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBcQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.raak.jp/whatnew/whatnew_top.html%26hl%3Den%26site%3Dwebhp%26prmd%3Div
As luck would have it I was given a beautiful Furoshiki today….what are the odds??
The Japanese have a way with fabulous multi purpose items and providing tools for things you never knew you needed. This is one very tres chic item and one I would love to have…
this is so cool… candy cane zebra party! i want to be invited!!
nothing better than multi -function. this is super! never seen or heard of it before but i feel like i should have! thanks for showing Cheers kari
Thank you for all the comments! It’s all made in Japan and If you would like to get one, please visit http://www.loopto.com or DM us at [email protected]. We can send the Furoshiki from Tokyo to the world! by LINK Tokyo.
So cool! I’ve used a basic scarf for about 4 of the 5 uses pictured here. 🙂
So cool! I’ve used a basic scarf for about 4 of the 5 uses pictured here. 🙂
So cool! I’ve used a basic scarf for about 4 of the 5 uses pictured here. 🙂
So cool! I’ve used a basic scarf for about 4 of the 5 uses pictured here. 🙂
So cool! I’ve used a basic scarf for about 4 of the 5 uses pictured here. 🙂
So cool! I’ve used a basic scarf for about 4 of the 5 uses pictured here. 🙂
So cool! I’ve used a basic scarf for about 4 of the 5 uses pictured here. 🙂
So cool! I’ve used a basic scarf for about 4 of the 5 uses pictured here. 🙂
Lush Cosmetics now does furoshiki as their custom gift wrap!
In North America, they have adorable organic cotton fair-trade scarves, or ones made from plastic bottles that are really silky and soft. In the UK, they also use vintage. All vegan, yay!
http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/gifts/accessories/swallow
The furoshikis are a great idea but I’m dying for those sandals…can you tell me more about them 🙂
furoshikis are amazing. when i was in grad school i got to explore our museum’s collection of them. it was SUCH a treat….
have fun in japan! so jealous you are there!
LOVE THIS!!
oh joy! truly! especially the furoshiki cloth. I’m in love. beautiful. must go to japan…
Gosh, great comments. Thank you for posting us ohjoy!
Lucinda (from Link)
30% off!! We have a special holiday offer on our Link furoshiki at the moment. Grab one while you can! 🙂
100% of LINK furoshiki sales will go to Japanese Disaster Relief Until the end of March. please check our shop on Etsy. Many thanks. LINK(TOKYO)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thelinkcollective?ref=pr_shop
Thanks for sharing about and teaching people about this Japanese custom!