{"product_id":"furoshiki-maizakura-to-uguisu-gross","title":"Furoshiki \"Plum Blossoms and Bush Warbler\" (large)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDancing Cherry Blossoms and the First Song of Spring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evocative Furoshiki is named \u003cstrong\u003e大布 舞桜と鶯 (Ōfu Maizakura to Uguisu)\u003c\/strong\u003e – “Large Cloth, Dancing Cherry Blossoms and Japanese Bush Warbler.” The design captures a classic moment of Japanese spring poetry: at its center, a traditional round \u003cstrong\u003eMarumado (円窓)\u003c\/strong\u003e window opens – that circular view from temples and teahouses that allows the viewer to glimpse the garden beyond. Behind it, delicate cherry blossom branches bloom, on which a small \u003cstrong\u003eUguisu (鶯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Japanese bush warbler, sits. Its melodic song is considered the voice of spring in Japan. Around the window, countless \u003cstrong\u003eMaizakura (舞桜, “dancing cherry blossoms”)\u003c\/strong\u003e swirl in vibrant red, soft pink, pure white, and golden ocher, as if carried through the air by a spring breeze. The deep black background impressively highlights the richness of colors and gives the motif a noble, almost theatrical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour advantages at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable size for many applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for larger gifts, bottles, as a tote bag with knots (with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/furoshiki-ledergriffe-braun\"\u003eleather handles\u003c\/a\u003e in three colors, even as an elegant handbag) or as a decorative accent at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrippy fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/glossar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecotton shantung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is grippy, knots reliably, and gives the cloth a high-quality structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable instead of disposable:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Furoshiki can be reused again and again – aesthetics meet sustainable packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e▸ \u003cstrong\u003eHow do I tie a Furoshiki into a tote bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can learn the classic knotting techniques \"Bin Tsutsumi\" (for bottles) or \"Otsukai Tsutsumi\" (as a tote bag) in just a few minutes. With our leather handles, the cloth even becomes an elegant handbag – available in three colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e▸ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I wash the Furoshiki?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – machine washing up to 40 °C is easily possible. Do not use fabric softener to maintain the grippy texture of the cotton shantung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e▸ \u003cstrong\u003eIs the cloth really more sustainable than gift wrap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificantly. A single Furoshiki replaces hundreds of disposable packages over its lifespan. Made from 100% cotton, plastic-free, and compostable at the end of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/hamamonyo-japanische-handwerkskunst\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHAMAMONYO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, since 1948 in Yokohama. The combination of high-quality \u003cstrong\u003ecotton shantung\u003c\/strong\u003e, careful craftsmanship, and detailed design makes this Furoshiki a long-lasting companion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamamonyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57410721349980,"sku":"15249","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/3693\/8076\/files\/14103013_1001.jpg?v=1779194469","url":"https:\/\/japan-essence.com\/en\/products\/furoshiki-maizakura-to-uguisu-gross","provider":"Japan Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}