Two designs are avaiable for the Furoshiki Musubi range : purple/green or black/orange. Reversible, you can play with colors and patterns with these 48 cm (18.9") wrapping cloth.
"Musubi" simply means "knot", a very important word in the furoshiki way of wrapping which also refers to the shape of the pattern.
Furoshiki are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths (
Wikipedia). They used to be used for everything - as an impromptu bag, for wrapping things for storage, as a reusable gift wrapping. Furoshiki have been making a comeback in Japan in recent years, as a beautiful, reusable and eco-friendly way of wrapping things up!
How to wrap a bento box in a furoshiki
Place the bento box in the middle of the furoshiki. If the box is square in shape, place it on the diagona, so the sides are facing the corners of the cloth. Bring two opposite corners of the cloth over the box and tie securely. Bring the other two corners over the cloth, and tie again. With a large furoshiki, you can make a second knot to create a handle. You can find many more furoshiki tying instructions on this
DVD.
Features
Furoshiki Musubi is made of 100% cotton. It is machine-washable; use the gentle cycle and lukewarm water (recommended maximum water temperature: 40 degrees C / 104 degrees F). It is relatively wrinkle-free, but you can iron it to keep it pristine.
Made in Japan.