{"product_id":"an-expertly-sashiko-stitched-furoshiki-dense-areas-of-pattern","title":"An Expertly Sashiko Stitched Furoshiki: Dense Areas of Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e38\" x  39\", 96.5 cm x 99 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a traditional Japanese cloth that is used for storage, hauling and carrying of goods.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuroshiki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare versatile in size and material and they are still used widely in Japan: they are versatile, efficient and are ingrained in the functioning of Japanese society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular one is hand stitched of indigo dyed cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts four corners have been generously\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estitched with large areas of white-on-blue stitching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe proper left, top and right, bottom corners show what seem to be some variation on the the stylized chrysanthemum motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proper bottom, left, and top, right, show variations on the \u003cem\u003esayagata\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, a design of interlocking \u003cem\u003emanji\u003c\/em\u003e or Japanese Buddhist swastikas, that are meant to convey good fortune, strength and longevity. The \u003cem\u003emanji \u003c\/em\u003eor Buddhist swastikas might not be able to be discerned at first glance, so please do have a look to see these with clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe center of the furoshiki shows a dominant \"X\" stitched from double rows. The two sides of the cloth are nicely finished with a tight pattern of small triangles. On the top left and bottom right corners are two, intact \"tails\" of \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e thread, a very nice detail and one that is not often seen because the tails are often missing due to age and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo dyed cotton is of good weight and shows a few, light scuffs from wear. There are a few, very small holes as indicated on the accompanying detail photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally well-done \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e stitched \u003cem\u003efuroshiki \u003c\/em\u003eand one with a good deal of great, patterned, hand stitched decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery recommended for its stitching and for its strong design and good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45505928986810,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Wrapping4523.jpg?v=1768239476","url":"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/products\/an-expertly-sashiko-stitched-furoshiki-dense-areas-of-pattern","provider":"Sri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}