Welcome Furoshiki

The Furoshiki is a square piece of cloth, whose name literally means "cloth for the bath". It came into wide use in the Edo period (1603-1868) in public bathhouses for spreading on the floor while undressing and for wrapping bathing articles. The Furoshiki started out as the cloth in which people carried their clothes and toiletries, but later it came to be used to carry (or wrap) just about anything.

The Furoshiki has largely been replaced by modern handbags and has lost its popularity as a practical everyday item, but it is making a comeback because of an increase of Japanese interest in traditional values and items. Today, it is used to wrap gifts and is appreciated for its aesthetic value.

How You Can Use the Furoshiki after Your Visit?

You can use the Furoshiki as a part of an Asian-themed interior decor, or maybe simply as a wall hanging. Some people might use it as a wine holder, tablecloth and as a reusable gift-wrap! Be creative and think of a variety of ways to use the Furoshiki!

Where Can You Buy a Furoshiki?

One of the best places to buy a Furoshiki is at Isetan Department Store. There are a variety of fabrics, prices and designs to entice the buyer (Furoshikis are usually found in the kimono section of the department store).

Isetan Department Store

How About Collecting Furoshikis as a Hobby?

A nice hobby might be to collect Furoshikis from all over Japan; it will restore each memory of Japan when you go home. There are many designs, fabrics and colors to collect; however, this hobby may be expensive. The least expensive Furoshiki is around 1000 yen and for a silk, hand-woven furoshiki, one may expect to pay up to 30,000-50,000 yen.

Welcome Furoshiki Proudly Displays Their New Logo

Tal Eidelman, our Welcome Furoshiki logo designer, was born in the U.S.A, but spent most of his life in Israel. He now lives with his family in Japan and is currently studying Japanese and graphic design at Temple University.

Tal incorporated the Torii in our logo design to symbolize the gateway into Japanese culture and the lotus flowers are representative of the images printed on traditional Japanese furoshikis.



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	What is a Furoshiki? The Furoshiki is a square piece of cloth, whose name literally means "cloth for the bath". It came into wide use in the Edo period (1603-1868) in public bathhouses for spreading on the floor while undressing and for wrapping bathing articles. The Furoshiki started out as the cloth in which people carried their clothes and toiletries, but later it came to be used to carry (or wrap) just about anything. The Furoshiki has largely been replaced by modern handbags and has lost its popularity as a practical everyday item, but it is making a comeback because of an increase of Japanese interest in traditional values and items. Today, it is used to wrap gifts and is appreciated for its aesthetic value. How You Can Use the Furoshiki after Your Visit? You can use the Furoshiki as a part of an Asian-themed interior decor, or maybe simply as a wall hanging. Some people might use it as a wine holder, tablecloth and as a reusable gift-wrap! Be creative and think of a variety of ways to use the Furoshiki! Where Can You Buy a Furoshiki? One of the best places to buy a Furoshiki is at Isetan Department Store. There are a variety of fabrics, prices and designs to entice the buyer (Furoshikis are usually found in the kimono section of the department store). Isetan Department Store How About Collecting Furoshikis as a Hobby? A nice hobby might be to collect Furoshikis from all over Japan; it will restore each memory of Japan when you go home. There are many designs, fabrics and colors to collect; however, this hobby may be expensive. The least expensive Furoshiki is around 1000 yen and for a silk, hand-woven furoshiki, one may expect to pay up to 30,000-50,000 yen. Welcome Furoshiki Proudly Displays Their New Logo Tal Eidelman, our Welcome Furoshiki logo designer, was born in the U.S.A, but spent most of his life in Israel. He now lives with his family in Japan and is currently studying Japanese and graphic design at Temple University. Tal incorporated the Torii in our logo design to symbolize the gateway into Japanese culture and the lotus flowers are representative of the images printed on traditional Japanese furoshikis. Ask for a Welcome Furoshiki Visit
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