- Soft shantung cotton FUROSHIKI with auspicious motif in two-tone colors -

We have a wording "Hare no Hi" in Japanese. The origin of the word "Hare" is '晴れ' (fain day, sunny weather).

Festivals, ceremonies, weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, entrance/graduation ceremonies, etc. are collectively used as "Halle no hi". There are special meals, songs, kimonos, etc. dedicated to this day.

"Hare" means celebration and "tsutsumi" is to wrapping in Japanese. So, is the "Hare-Tsutsumi Furoshiki" perfect for special occasions, auspicious days, day to celebrate, and to convey your "congratulations" feeling. The representative colors are red and white or gold and silver for Japanese auspicious event. It was designed a wrapping cloth that celebrates Hare no hi with a message in these symbolic “color” The composition is another feature of this series.

Two models are available in “Hare tsutsumi” series on our shop;

* The red and white color combination with "karakusa" arabesque pattern

* “ichimatsu" checkered pattern in navy and white modulation

Enjoy the designe of different beauty when it is wrapped and when it is spreading flat. Please use them as life ritual and seasonal gift and “wrapped gift”!

The exemplary framed pattern changes beautifully depending on the way it's wrapped and what's wrapped inside. KARAKUSA, a Japanese arabesque pattern is designed based upon a climbing plant; it symbolizes "A long life", "prosperity of descendants" and "Business success".

The red and white color scheme traditionally means avoiding bad luck and bringing happiness. Elegantly and boldly designed with a pearly luster arabesque pattern on the entire surface, expressing longevity and prosperity and perfect for celemonial gift wrapping.

*Care information: Hand Wash below 30℃, don't tumble dry, Iron on low setting if needed.

*Pflegehinweis: Handwäsche unter 30℃, Nicht Wäschetrockner, Bügeln bei niedriger Einstellung bei Bedarf.

A checkerboard pattern is called "Ichimatsu Monyo 市松模様", and the continuous checkered pattern is designed using the "Shikakutori" composition (squares of different colors and patterns are combined with each other). This pattern has existed since ancient times in Japan, can be also seen on clay figurines in archaeological sites and on dyed textiles of treasures at Horyuji Temple. Even today, it is often used for kimono designes.

Elegant contrast of blue and white. In addition, the pearl luster finish gives it a silvery shine. This auspicious pattern and size is also perfect for wrapping two bottles of sake or wine as a congratulatory gift for someone who is starting a new career, such as a job or promotion.

*Care information: Hand Wash below 30℃, don't tumble dry, Iron on low setting if needed.

*Pflegehinweis: Handwäsche unter 30℃, Nicht Wäschetrockner, Bügeln bei niedriger Einstellung bei Bedarf.