vintage furoshiki kinship Combining an insulating wool outer

Combining an insulating wool outer layer with a smooth silk inner

The key to any good vintage collection is

pairing perfectly with the LJ struthers archer

With a hinged hook closure

Kyoto — takes its colour cues from the lanterns of Ponto-chō

vintage furoshiki kinship Combining an insulating wool outerIn Japan, furoshiki () have been part of daily life for centuries, used to wrap, carry, store, and protect belongings of all shapes and sizes. One account of their origins dates to the Muromachi period, when visiting feudal lords gathered at a shoguns bathhouse. Each guest wrapped his kimono in a large square of monogrammed cloth while bathing, to keep the garments tidy and easy to identify. Then, when drying and dressing, the cloth was spread