{"product_id":"furoshiki-mizutama-wa-komon-gross","title":"Furoshiki \"Mizutama Wa-Komon\" (large)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDots Full of Tradition – Japanese Small Patterns in a Modern Guise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined Furoshiki is called \u003cstrong\u003e大布 水玉和小紋 (Ōfu Mizutama Wa-Komon)\u003c\/strong\u003e – “Large cloth, dots in Japanese small patterns.” The design plays with a clever contrast: a diagonal line divides the cloth into deep navy blue and light sky blue. Large \u003cstrong\u003eMizutama (水玉, “water drops”)\u003c\/strong\u003e are spread across it, but these round dots are not monochrome; instead, each contains its own traditional \u003cstrong\u003eWa-Komon (和小紋)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asanoha (hemp leaf), Shippō (seven treasures), Seigaiha (wave pattern), checkered, and stripes. Squarely placed Shippō blossoms in the two corners add graphic accents. The pattern is a modern homage to Japanese textile art, where small dots act like windows into a world of classic designs – a collector's item for lovers of detailed Japanese aesthetics.\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 used again and again – aesthetics meets 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 single-use 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":57409853522268,"sku":"15199","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/3693\/8076\/files\/10959807_1008.jpg?v=1779194467","url":"https:\/\/japan-essence.com\/en\/products\/furoshiki-mizutama-wa-komon-gross","provider":"Japan Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}