Japanese Furoshiki Cloth
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US $17.50
Japanese history includes alternating periods of isolation and revolutionary influences from the rest of the world. As early as the Jomon period from about 14000BC to 300 BC, Japan had a hunter-gatherer lifestyle; wooden stilt houses, pit dwelling, and agriculture. Weaving was still unknown and the ancient Japanese clothing consisted of fur. However, some of the world's oldest pottery is found in Japan, along with daggers, jade, combs made form shell and clay figures.
The period thereafter to 250 BC saw the influx of new practices like weaving, rice sowing, iron and bronze making influenced by china and Korea. Chinese travelers describe the men 'with braided hair, tattooing and women with large, single-piece clothing.' Initially ancient Japanese clothing consisted of single piece clothing. The ancient and classical Japan begins from the middle of the 3rd century to 710. An advanced agricultural and militaristic culture defines this period. By 645, Japan rapidly adopted Chinese practices and reorganized its penal code.
The peak period of ancient Japan and its imperial court is from 794 to 1185. Art, poetry, literature and trade expeditions continued with vigor. Warlords and powerful regional families ruled ancient Japan from 1185 to 1333 and the emperor was just a figure head. By the Japanese Middle Ages, Portugal had introduced firearms by a chance landing of their ship at Japanese coast; samurai charging ranks were cut down; trade with Netherlands, England and Spain had opened up new avenues. Several missionaries had entered Japan as well.
Distinct features of the lifestyle, ancient Japanese clothing and women is difficult to decipher for the simple reason that it is super-imposed by the Chinese culture. Ancient Japan readily adopted other cultures and practices and most of its own culture is lost among these adaptations.
Ancient Japanese clothing was mostly unisex, with differences being in colors, length and sleeves. A Kimono tied with an Obi or a sash around the waist was the general clothing and with the advent of western clothing are now mostly worn at home or special occasions. Women's obi in ancient Japanese clothing would mostly be elaborate and decorative. Some would be as long as 4meters and tied as a flower or a butterfly. Though a Yukata means a 'bath clothing', these were often worn in the summers as morning and evening gowns. Ancient Japanese clothing consisted of mena and women wearing Haori or narrow paneled jacket for special occasions such as marriages and feasts. These are worn over a kimono and tied with strings at the breast level.
The most interesting piece of ancient Japanese clothing is the ju-ni-hitoe or the 'twelve layers' adorned by ladies at the imperial court. It is multi-layered and very heavy and worn on a daily basis for centuries! The only change would be the thickness of the fabric and the number of layers depending on the season. Princesses still wear these on weddings.
Since the Japanese people don't wear footwear inside their homes, tabi is still worn. These are split -toe socks woven out of non-stretch materials with thick soles. Clogs have been worn for centuries in ancient Japan and were known as Geta. These were made of wood with two straps and were unisexual. Zori was footwear made of softer materials like straw and fabric with a flat sole.
Ancient Japanese clothes, culture and footwear are slowly regaining their popularity with the western world. There is an honest curiosity in knowing more, wearing kimonos or using silk fabrics with beautiful floral prints from the 'land of the rising sun'.
Christopher Schwebius is an entrepreneur who seeks out sharply defined, specifically focused topics to research. Upon finishing his research he provides relevant, un-biased information to his readers based on his discoveries and/or personal experiences.
One of his latest ongoing projects can be viewed at http://www.ancientjapaneseclothing.org
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Furoshiki (Paperback) $24.94 Furoshiki is a centuries-old Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in a square piece of cloth. Originally used by people to transport necessities to and from public baths, merchants adapted the practice to carry, protect, and gift-wrap their products. With the onset of plastic bags, however, this beautiful custom diminished. Luckily, today`s eco-friendly movement has stirred interest in this lovely practice once again. This book will teach you the four basic knots and various folding methods used to create handbags, backpacks, shopping bags, and bottle bags for objects of varying shapes and sizes. Traditional embroidery designs are included so you can customize each of your furoshiki and bring beauty, style, and environmental consciousness to your life. Kumiko Nakayama graduated in sewing and drawing from the famous Bunka Fashion School in Tokyo. She settled in France in 1989 and now works in the field of home decoration and designs fabrics. Nakayama has published four books in Japan. |
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Furoshiki Fabric Wraps $16.99 The Pixeladies are sewing experts Deb Cashatt and Kris Sazaki. They show readers the centuries-old tradition of furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping objects in fabric for practical purposes. A beautiful and original way to present a gift, from food items to gift cards! The book is illustrated with photos of finished wraps and includes simple step-by-step instructions. Learn to make 18 different wraps for wrapping 5 main object shapes—bag, box, flat, bottle, and basket. Also included are ideas for designing unique wraps using surface design techniques, plus a gallery showing gorgeous finished pieces. You’ll have the know-how to furoshiki just about anything! |
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Furoshiki By Nakayama, Kumiko $17.73 Teaches the four basic knots and various folding methods needed for the Japanese art of using fabric to carry, protect and giftwrap items, in a book with fullcolor photos that also includes embroidery techniques for personalizing ones furoshiki. Original. Author: NakayamaGeraerts, Kumiko Subtitle: The Art of Wrapping with Fabric Publication Date: 2011/03/01 Number of Pages: 64 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.25 Width: 7.50 Height: 10.00 |
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Japanese Cloth Store, c.1890 $49.99 Japanese Cloth Store, c.1890 - Giclee Print |
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Japanese Women Convert Cloth Remnants into Kimono-Dressed Dolls $39.99 W. Robert Moore Japanese Women Convert Cloth Remnants into Kimono-Dressed Dolls - Photographic Print |
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Japanese Magical Cleaning Cloth (5-Piece) $8.99 HighlightsFashionable style and high qualityA must have for your homeSpecificationsWeight approx (kg): 0.1695Size approx (cm): 16 x 12 x 2 |
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The Cloth $13.99 The Cloth |
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Japanese $10 Japanese |
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Japanese Maiden $39.99 HER PORCELAIN BEAUTY and regal posture combine to make Robert Sauber's Japanese maiden a remarkably compelling portrait. Counted cross stitch kit includes 18-count ivory Aida cloth, cotton floss, metallic thread, thread palette, needle, chart and instructions. 12" x 12" without mat and frame. |
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Dermalogica The Ultimate Buffing Cloth $13 Inspired by a time-honored tradition of Japanese spas, this quick-drying, hygienic exfoliating cloth smoothes rough skin in even the most hard-to-reach areas. For all skin types Dermalogica The Ultimate Buffing Cloth is a gentle yet effective way to exfoliate the entire body during cleansing. Perfect for a "power cleansing" treatment when used with Conditioning Body Wash. May be machine washed in the delicate cold wash cycle. Directions: Lather Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash onto the Ultimate Buffing Cloth and massage over the entire body, concentrating on rough areas like the elbows, knees and heels. Net Weight: Size 12'' x 36''. Ingredients: |
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Japanese Mousepad by CafePress $13 Japanese Chin mousepad Japanese Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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Zori Japanese Mousepad by CafePress $13 blue,zori,flip flops,beach,Japanese Japanese Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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Furoshiki Fabric Wraps (Paperback) $32.24 Description not available. |
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Young Woman Wearing a Wide Straw Hat, Companion Carrying a Furoshiki, Fuzoku Azuma No Nishiki $49.99 Torii Kiyonaga Young Woman Wearing a Wide Straw Hat, Companion Carrying a Furoshiki, Fuzoku Azuma No Nishiki - Giclee Print |
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Andrew in Japanese Kanji Symbols Japanese Mousepad by CafePress $13 Mousepad with with Adam written in Japanese Kanji Symbols. The pronunciation an-dou-ryuu and the meaning Ideas Leading Flow are written underneath. Japanese Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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Daniel in Japanese Kanji Symbols Japanese Mousepad by CafePress $13 Mousepad with Daniel written in Japanese Kanji Symbols. The pronunciation dan-i-e-ru and the meaning Man To Comfort Favor Flow are written underneath. Japanese Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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Nicholas in Japanese Kanji Symbols Japanese Mousepad by CafePress $13 Mousepad with Nicholas written in Japanese Kanji Symbols. The pronunciation ni-kou-ra-su and the meaning Benevolence Success Fine Silk Protect are written underneath. Japanese Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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LOVE Japanese Kanji Symbols Japanese Mousepad by CafePress $13 Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. Japanese Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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Dunlop Microfiber Guitar Finish Cloth $9.99 The Dunlop Microfiber Guitar Finish Cloth is a great way to get it done whether it's time for a thorough cleaning or just a quick after-gig wipedown of your guitar. The super-soft cloth is absorbent, nonabrasive, and perfectly matched to all popular guitar finishes. It's constructed of densely woven Japanese microfibers, to lift and eliminate dust, grime, and fingerprints. Since it's fully machine-washable, you can refresh your Dunlop Microfiber Guitar Finish Cloth any time.Perfect for all finishesMachine washable |
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Little Japanese Girl $79.99 UNFORGETTABLE IN EVERY WAY. Kit for this enchanting counted cross stitch portrait of a young Japanese girl includes 14-count black Aida cloth, presorted DMC cotton floss, needle, chart and instructions. 10 3/4" x 14 3/4" without frame. Imported from Belgium. |
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Goods FS 14.01.0 Furoshiki Shiki Document Envelop L RedPink $133.57 Furoshiki Shiki is the name for the series business cardholders small envelopes and a shoulder bag. Designed by: Samira Boon. Type: Bags. Made of vinyl from one piece. Can be closed as an envelope. Color: red/pink fluores. Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.8 . |
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Goods FS 14.01.1 Furoshiki Shiki Document Envelop L Orange $133.57 Furoshiki Shiki is the name for the series business cardholders small envelopes and a shoulder bag. Designed by: Samira Boon. Type: Bags. Made of vinyl from one piece. Can be closed as an envelope. Color: orange fluores. Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.8 . |
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Goods FS 14.01.2 Furoshiki Shiki Document Envelop L Yellow $133.57 Furoshiki Shiki is the name for the series business cardholders small envelopes and a shoulder bag. Designed by: Samira Boon. Type: Bags. Made of vinyl from one piece. Can be closed as an envelope. Color: yellow fluores. Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.8 . |
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Goods FS 14.01.5 Furoshiki Shiki Document Envelop L Cobalt Blue $133.57 Furoshiki Shiki is the name for the series business cardholders small envelopes and a shoulder bag. Designed by: Samira Boon. Type: Bags. Made of vinyl from one piece. Can be closed as an envelope. Color: cobalt blue. Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.8 . |
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Goods FS 14.01.6 Furoshiki Shiki Document Envelop L Green $133.57 Furoshiki Shiki is the name for the series business cardholders small envelopes and a shoulder bag. Designed by: Samira Boon. Type: Bags. Made of vinyl from one piece. Can be closed as an envelope. Color: green. Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.8 . |
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Goods FS 14.01.7 Furoshiki Shiki Document Envelop L White $133.57 Furoshiki Shiki is the name for the series business cardholders small envelopes and a shoulder bag. Designed by: Samira Boon. Type: Bags. Made of vinyl from one piece. Can be closed as an envelope. Color: white. Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.8 . |
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Goods FS 14.01.8 Furoshiki Shiki Document Envelop L Smoke $133.57 Furoshiki Shiki is the name for the series business cardholders small envelopes and a shoulder bag. Designed by: Samira Boon. Type: Bags. Made of vinyl from one piece. Can be closed as an envelope. Color: smoke. Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 0.8 . |
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Supra Japanese Mousepad by CafePress $13 Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. Japanese Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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Japanese koi Mousepad by CafePress $13 Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. Japanese koi Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |