vintage furoshiki cast brass 5 inner side mesh pockets

5 inner side mesh pockets

All are in vintage condition and show the marks of previous use

With a delightfully retro floral motif

made in Sabae City in Fukui Prefecture

vintage furoshiki cast brass 5 inner side mesh pocketsIn 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