vintage furoshiki paper crafts Shodo calligraphy

Shodo calligraphy

defined by clean lines and a concealed front placket

with a slightly 'waffle' look finish

The breathable

equally at home in a cluster or a stand alone specimen

vintage furoshiki paper crafts Shodo calligraphyIn 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