Camelia Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth, Red 19"

Embody the Japanese values of sustainability and respect for nature with this reusable alternative to disposable wrapping paper.

This is a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth called "furoshiki," which is conventionally used to transport gifts, clothes, and other items. It can be used to wrap just about anything, from gifts and groceries to clothes and more (with endless ways to fold and tie it to fit different shapes and sizes). 

Learn how to wrap furoshiki here!

This Camelia pattern was created by an accomplished and well-regarded painter during the Taisho Period (1912-1926) named Yumeji Takehisa when the "Bijinga" style was popularized. It's a genre of Japanese art that predominantly focuses on the depiction of beautiful women in traditional and elegant attire. 

100% cotton

Dimensions: 18.9" x 18.9" (48cm x 48cm)

Made in Japan

Printing Details

Yumeji furoshiki are printed using Nassen, a traditional Japanese screen-printing method refined in the textile mills of Yokohama. Nassen is prized for its crisp detail, rich color, and ability to reproduce artwork faithfully—qualities that suit Yumeji Takehisa’s bold, graphic style beautifully.

For this cloth, Yamada Seni uses reactive dyes applied through fine-mesh screens. Each color is printed separately, with careful alignment to preserve Yumeji’s clean outlines and layered shapes. After printing, the fabric is steamed to bond the dye to the cotton fibers, resulting in colorfast hues that stay vibrant with use.

Because this is single-sided Nassen printing, the design appears strongest on the front, with a softer echo on the reverse. This intentional approach keeps the fabric supple—ideal for furoshiki tying—while maintaining the clarity and richness of Yumeji’s original artwork.

The result is a cloth with:

• Soft handfeel (no stiffness from pigment binders)

• Exceptional wash durability

• Crisp, expressive detail true to the artist’s linework

• Deep, saturated color that won’t rub off or fade easily

A practical textile elevated by a century-old printmaking technique, made to be used, gifted, and enjoyed every day.