Furoshiki Japanese Fabric Wrapping Cloth Gift Famous Painting Handmade Hokusai

Description: Item Description Furoshiki Japanese Traditional Fabric Rayon Wrapping Hokusai The Great Wave off Kanagawa Ukiyo-e Gift Pattern: The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Red Fuji, Bishūfujimihara Materials : Polyester Size : 88cm x 88cm Handmade in Kyoto, Japan.Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese art which flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries. IArtists produced woodblock prints and paintings which subjects were mainly female beauties, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, historic episodes, folk tales, travel sceneries and landscapes, flora and fauna, erotica. The term ukiyo-e (浮世絵) translates as "picture of the floating world".About the artistKatsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (富嶽三十六景 Fugaku Sanjūroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the world-wide recognized iconic painting "The Great Wave off Kanagawa".History and uses of furoshikiWrapping cloths are part of Japanese culture and tradition.They are a fabulous, eco-friendly way of wrapping objects including and wine bottles, clothes & gifts. Furoshiki embraces the philosophy of eco-friendly living by challenging us on how many items we really need. This beautiful and ingenious art allows one object to have many uses simply by folding and tying the cloth in a different way.While Japanese culture is not alone in using fabric wrapping, furoshiki has a distinctive style reflecting Japanese interest in ceremony, beauty, multi-functional objects and thoughtfulness in detail as an approach to everyday life.Cloth wrappings have been used for over 1200 years in Japan and the word furoshiki dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868) when cloths were commonly used in bath houses to wrap clothes and as a bath mat. The word furoshiki means 'bath spread'.Over time, Japanese people developed a multitude of uses and patterns that are both elegant and functional. One furoshiki cloth can be used as : a gift wrapping; a bag for shopping a handbag decoration; a picnic hamper a tablecloth a household decor a scarf, belt or bandana a way of wrapping clothes when travellingIn our store, there are many patterns you can choose, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor. Further resourchesArticlesVideosAre you worried about purchasing original Japanese items from countries other than Japan? If you want to purchase original Japanese goods in a fast, affordable, and safe setting, look no further than our store. ShippingI ship from Japan to Worldwide. This item will be shipped by standard airmail International ePacket of Japan Post or DHL or FedEx) with tracking service and insurance. Estimated shipping times USA, Canada and Mexico: 1-2 weeks Europe: 1-2 weeks Australia, New Zealand and Oceania: 1-2 weeks Asia Pacific: 1-2 weeks Middle East: Available South America: Available Africa: Available We'll do our best to meet these shipping estimates, however there might be delays during holiday seasons. We can combine shipping so that you can save on the postage fee. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting us. Payment Paypal OnlyPlease make a payment within 2 weeks after you won or purchased. Other Term International Buyers Please Note:Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. Please note that further charges depend on your country's regulation, therefore we are not responsible for them.These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Before purchasing, please refer to your country's customs office to determine the additional costs.These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Price: 120 USD

Location: Kyoto-shi

End Time: 2025-01-21T07:39:14.000Z

Shipping Cost: 27 USD