vintage furoshiki fingerless glove Elegant and practical
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
Elegant and practical
natural shades
Please note that your piece of Wakasama may differ slightly from the photographs
While today you might use their ample
A striking monochromatic rendering of a flowering cherry branch
vintage furoshiki fingerless glove Elegant and practicalIn 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