{"product_id":"a-large-green-colored-patched-furoshiki-lightweight-cotton","title":"A Large Green Colored Patched Furoshiki: Lightweight Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly to mid twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e60\" x 64\", 152.5 cm x 162.5 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis large pieced and patched cloth was hand stitched from what appears to be the lightweight lining fabrics of a kimono.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe construction is that of a \u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e which is a square shaped cloth that is used to bundle, store or carry things--\u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e are a staple part of Japanese life and they are still used in force all over the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one has an attractive play of color. The predominant green tone against the purple colored patches of the same value makes for an alluring visual display. The progression of the patches along the center of the cloth suggests an abstracted landscape, if one is inclined to interpret form in that way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is worth noting once more that the cloth is lightweight and somewhat drapey in the hand and that this cloth can be used as a home accessory as easily as it can be used to admire as artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519970959546,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/VLarge43.jpg?v=1768924644","url":"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/products\/a-large-green-colored-patched-furoshiki-lightweight-cotton","provider":"Sri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}