Furoshiki 48 | Ukiyo-e Cats

₪55

FUROSHIKI are square shaped cloths used in Japan to wrap items and carry them. Being made of cloth, FUROSHIKI can be stored easily, are very light and can wrap many different kinds of shapes. For those reasons, FUROSHIKI are convenient for day-to-day needs. They can be used to wrap several small goods together or wrap one bulky item, like a wine bottle or a large sake bottle. In addition to these advantages, FUROSHIKI can just be washed like other cloths when they get dirty. Japanese re-acknowledged that FUROSHIKI are also environmentally friendly, they became even more popular.

Cats Juggling Balls / Utagawa Kuniyoshi
"Kyoku-temari" is a traditional juggling act using balls.
A cat person, Kuniyoshi depicted cats in human shapes, inspired by a popular act by "Kikukawa Kunimaru" in Edo.In this artwork, you can see some of the "Kyoku-temari" techniques such as "Yae-zakura" which involves juggling a "mari ball"f on their bodies, and "Rangui-watari," where the cats cross stakes while kicking a ball with their cute paws.

size : 48×48 c"m

100% cotton.
Made in Japan.
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Kuniyoshi has attracted attention over the past years both at home and abroad including a major retrospective in Kobe. He was known as a cat-lover. In this work, he not only depicts the Tokaido road but also the cats in caricature.

-There is some discoloration due to dyeing.
・ Color may transfer if it contains water.
・ Do not leave the product wet.

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