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<p><b>An exceptional Japanese cotton furoshiki, or gift wrapping cloth, silkscreened with a Clifton Karhu design that bears the artist’s name.</b> Karhu is one of the few Westerners who is acknowledged as a master of Japanese woodblock print techniques. This cloth is modeled after one of his works.
<p>The furoshiki measures approximately 3 feet square. The origin of furoshiki, which originally meant bathroom cloth, dates to the 14th century.
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| When Ashikaga Yoshimitsu built his magnificent Muromachi Palace in Kyoto, he had a large, second floor bath used by guests. Since their wet feet left tracks on the wooden floors, bathers got into the habit of bundling their clothing in easily recognizable cloth squares or furoshiki, to protect their belongings. Over time, the cloths came to be used for gift giving. You can use this one for gifts or as an elegant wall hanging. |
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