Furoshiki "Kikko Modern" (Large)

Modern Turtle Shell Pattern – Geometric Elegance in Mustard Yellow and Black

This expressive Furoshiki is called 大布 亀甲モダン (Ōfu Kikkō Modern) – "Large Cloth, Modern Turtle Shell". The design is a contemporary reinterpretation of Kikkō (亀甲), one of Japan's oldest and most important patterns. The hexagonal shape is modeled after the turtle's shell (Kame, 亀) and in Japanese symbolism represents longevity, protection, and endurance – turtles are considered sacred animals that are said to live for over a thousand years. The hexagons are arranged in a sophisticated alternation of rich mustard yellow, deep black, and creamy white, each filled with various traditional Wa-Komon (和小紋): floral diamonds, checks, stripes, dots, and stylized flower motifs. The result is a pattern with graphic power and distinct depth – classic symbolism in a modern design guise.

Your Advantages at a Glance

• Suitable Size for Many Applications: Perfect for larger gifts, bottles, as a carrying bag with knots (with our leather handles in three colors, even as an elegant handbag) or as a decorative accent at home.
• Grippy Fabric: The cotton shantung is grippy, knots reliably, and gives the cloth a high-quality texture.
• Reusable instead of Disposable: A Furoshiki can be used again and again – aesthetics meets sustainable packaging.

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Manufactured by HAMAMONYO, in Yokohama since 1948. The combination of high-quality cotton shantung, careful craftsmanship, and detailed design makes this Furoshiki a long-lasting companion.