Japanese Furoshiki Bag - Hana

Japanese Azuma Bukuro furoshiki bag with a colourful floral pattern

In Japan, this Japanese furoshiki bag is known as an azuma bukuro. It is one of those ingenious items that are passed down through the generations: a rectangle of fabric, a few stitches, then a knot tied between the two corners to form the handle. This bag is made from nikoshi chirimen, a fabric whose characteristic texture, known as shibo, is created by weft threads twisted alternately in one direction and then the other. This texture gives the fabric a lovely drape, whilst the polyester makes it easy to look after on a day-to-day basis.

Its generous capacity means you can tackle the Saturday morning market with confidence. Dyed in Kyoto, it will appeal to environmentally conscious fans of Japan, whether you keep it for yourself or give it as a gift.