Furoshiki Cloth, Japan, Showa (circa 1950), cm 105x103. Furoshiki were (and still are to some extent) wrapping cloths used when carrying small personal belongings, or to eventually wrap a gift to be presented. They have usually plain ground and display a large family crest (komon) in the centre as an identification tool. This one, differently, shows a smaller pawlonia ‘komon’ on a corner and some kanji character opposite to it, dyed using the tsutsugaki technique. The rich, dark green colour has been achieved by over-dyeing indigo with a yellow dye. Good condition with just a few small stains.