Japan New Year Furoshiki wrap cloth | Bento Box Accessories | Goenne Japan
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New Festive Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth!  Vibrant colors with iconic Japanese motifs representing New Beginning, Blissfulness, Luck, Prosperity and Health.  Mount Fuji is the most beloved and spiritual mountain in Japan, with the Turtle and the Crane, this furoshiki is loaded with happy icons for New Year or celebratory events. 

 

These 48cm square fits our

Rectangle Bento Box sizes: UJ, TD and 2-tier

Round Bento Box: 1-tier  

 

FUROSHIKI is versatile wrapping cloth that serves many different purposes in the culture of Japan.  Before suitcase was invented, large furoshiki cloths were used to wrap up personal belongings for traveling and moving.   Many still uses them to keep their storage tidy. 

 

When Japan is finally (aggressively) looking into reducing the use of plastic bags, furoshiki is making a come back.  Everyone is looking for creative ways to utilize them.   As gift wrap, scarf, eco-shopping bag, travel toiletries bag, you name it.  It’s washable and reusable, good for the environment.  

 

Bento box wrapping has always been common, as it creates a nice little handle to carry the box around.  It adds a bit of personal touches and cheerfulness to people's lunch boxes.  When Japan is finally (aggressviely) looking into reducing the use of plastic bags, furoshiki is making a come back.  Everyone is looking for creative ways to utilize them.   

 

Also check out our other popular pattern:

Daruma the "limb-less" monk is everyone's favorite.  They represent Good Wishes and are the most popular as gifts as passing out good luck and hopes. 

 

Maneki-neko (known as the "money-cat") is also a popular icon representing prosperity.  Fortune will come your way as the kitty raise its paw to draw in luck and wealth.  

MADE IN JAPAN.  100% cotton. 

 

ACCESSORIES - Japan New Year Furoshiki bento wrapping cloth

$19.00Price
  • 48cm x 48cm furoshiki fits our 3 sizes of Bento Box:

    (18.9"x18.9")

    BENTO BOX (TD)

    BENTO BOX 2-Tier (L)

    BENTO BOX Una-Ju (UJ)

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