Furoshiki Tea Pot is a 50 cm (19.6") square cloth with a bold navy blue border, printed all over with silhouettes of Japanese teapots in red and blue on a white background. The effect is both traditional yet cute and modern! It's a great way to wrap your bento box with style.
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. You can find instructions on the web for fancy knots that create carrying handles and so on, but the basic tying method is simple!
Features
Furoshiki Tea Pot 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.