This listing is for a vintage Japanese furoshiki - a very handy, sturdy, multi-use wrapping cloth used in Japan.  

This furoshiki features a dark indigo blue background with bands of aligned - and misaligned - trapezoid shapes in white. The placement of the shapes seems to suggest an overall pattern that eludes us - but look at the full image for a while and let us know if you can discern the pattern or motif! Comes with the original box.

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. For more about furoshiki and ideas of how to wrap, watch the video below.

Furoshiki are typically a bit longer on one side than the other. See tabs below for more details about this particular furoshiki.