This listing is for a vintage Japanese furoshiki - a very handy, sturdy, multi-use wrapping cloth used in Japan.  A folded furoshiki can also be easily carried in a purse or backpack to provide a makeshift carrier for groceries or purchases.

This vintage furoshiki immediately draws the eye with its deep forest green silk and beautiful wisteria crest which is a classic Japanese emblem symbolizing elegance, refinement, and long-lasting connection. The other corner includes stylized brushed characters spelling out Yamada, likely the original owner's family or merchant surname. 

27" x 27"

Artistic furoshiki (often silk) are traditionally used as gift wrap but also make creative wall or table displays. Furoshiki in solid colors or with printed patterns (often cotton or rayon) are more casual versions used for shopping, transporting goods, or storing items at home. These days furoshiki are popular as upcycled grocery totes or to carry whatever we used to carry in a non-recyclable plastic bag.