Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth used to carry all sort of objects such as clothes, gifts and so on.
You can find a Furoshiki shop in Ningyoucho, downtown area, near Nihonbashi Tokyo. In Ningyoucho, there are many unique shops, such as shops for "Taiyaki" and "Ningyoyaki"(Japanese sweets), "Bettara"(sweet pickles), "Korokke"(Japanese style potato croquetto), and so on. Among them, there is the Furoshiki shop called "Karakusaya". Karakusaya is a retail store showcasing a range of Furoshiki.
In days past, Furoshiki was first used to wrap your own clothes to differentiate from others at a public bath, as the word "Furo" means a public bath, and "Shiki" means a spread.
Now Furoshiki is gaining popularity, because that is eco-friendly unlike disposal paper bags and plastic bags. You don't need to discard them and it is reusable.
Modern Furoshiki have a variety of designs and sizes. Let's have fun to visit!!
Access: Ningyocho station Exit A5, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line,Toei Asakusa Line
Address: 3-4-6 Nihonnbashi Ningyoucho Chuo-ku Tokyo
Open : 11:00-18:00, closed on Sunday and Holiday
Tel: 03-3661-3938
HP http://www.karakusaya.co.jp
by Izumi
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