Furoshiki Chōjū-giga Animals

Playful rabbits, frogs, monkeys, and other animals tumble through a fantastical landscape of flowers and foliage in this richly detailed furoshiki. The design draws from Chōjū-giga, the celebrated Japanese picture scrolls often described as Japan’s oldest manga, known for their expressive animals, humor, and lively sense of storytelling.

Look closely and there is something new to discover throughout the design, from animals dancing and wrestling to whimsical scenes tucked among flowers, clouds, and water. The Japanese characters appearing on the red banners read “ano yoroshi,” an old-fashioned expression meaning roughly “all is well” or “everything is good,” adding another charming detail to the artwork. Deep navy, warm cream, red, and green give the historic imagery a fresh, graphic quality.

Made in Japan from 100% cotton.

Approximately 19.7" × 19.7" (50 × 50 cm)

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 furoshiki comes from Wako Corporation, a Kyoto-based Japanese company offering beautifully designed textiles that bring Japanese tradition into everyday life. Made in Japan, this cotton furoshiki offers a reusable alternative to traditional gift wrap and can be enjoyed long after the gift has been opened.