{"product_id":"furoshiki-sh-chikubai-shima-gross","title":"Furoshiki \"Shochikubai Shima\" (large)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Three Friends of Winter in Stripes – Festive Symbols of Good Fortune\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional Furoshiki is called \u003cstrong\u003e大布 松竹梅縞 (Ōfu Shōchikubai Shima)\u003c\/strong\u003e – “Large Cloth, Pine-Bamboo-Plum in a Striped Pattern.” \u003cstrong\u003eShōchikubai (松竹梅)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Japan's most important good luck motifs, combining three plants known collectively as \u003cem\u003e“the three friends of winter”\u003c\/em\u003e: The \u003cstrong\u003epine (松, Matsu)\u003c\/strong\u003e for longevity and steadfastness, the \u003cstrong\u003ebamboo (竹, Take)\u003c\/strong\u003e for uprightness and growth, and the \u003cstrong\u003eplum blossom (梅, Ume)\u003c\/strong\u003e for perseverance and new beginnings. In this design, the three motifs are arranged in vertical stripes – small white pines on black, delicate bamboo silhouettes on ocher, and bright red plum blossoms on white and red. The strong colors and the ornamental stripe layout give the cloth a festive, almost celebratory character – ideal for New Year, weddings, and other significant occasions.\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 carrying 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 texture.\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 carrying bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can learn the classic knotting technique \"Bin Tsutsumi\" (for bottles) or \"Otsukai Tsutsumi\" (as a carrying 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 wrapping paper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificantly. A single Furoshiki replaces hundreds of disposable packages over its lifetime. 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, in Yokohama since 1948. The combination of high-quality \u003cstrong\u003ecotton shantung\u003c\/strong\u003e, careful craftsmanship, and detailed design makes this Furoshiki a durable companion.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamamonyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57410680258908,"sku":"15240","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/3693\/8076\/files\/13827759_1000.jpg?v=1779194468","url":"https:\/\/japan-essence.com\/en\/products\/furoshiki-sh-chikubai-shima-gross","provider":"Japan Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}