Furoshiki Japanese Apricot (Ume), Reversible

Japanese apricot (ume) blossoms in late winter, long before other flowers, and smells more fragrantly than a flower. It has long been loved as a bloom of happiness.

This Isa monyo Reversible furoshiki features a special reversible processing. Both sides share the same pattern but feature different colors, red on one side and green on the other. This series proudly displays unrivaled techniques in craftsmanship.

The Isa monyo collection is inspired by patterns preserved by the Isa monyo Research Institute, founded by the late Kunio Isa. Originally created during Japan's late 1940s Showa era, these timeless designs are reproduced using traditional techniques, bringing classic Japanese motifs into everyday life.

Furoshiki are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths that have brought beauty and intention to everyday life for centuries. Today, these square cotton cloths can make gift giving more beautiful, wrap a bento box lunch, be paired with our wooden bag handles to create a beautiful handbag, or be worn as a scarf.

As a general rule, a furoshiki works best when it's about three times larger than the item being wrapped, giving the fabric plenty of room for beautiful folds and secure knots.

This collection comes from Musubi, a third-generation Japanese company based in Kyoto that has specialized in authentic furoshiki since 1937. Beautiful, reusable, and thoughtfully made, each furoshiki is designed to be used again and again—becoming part of your family's traditions and creating new memories with every fold.