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Washi Hemp Furoshiki (Bengala Dye)

An original fabric using washi paper yarn in the warp and hemp yarn in the weft. Cloth made from washi paper is said to have existed as far back as the Nara period, when paper was torn into thin strips and woven as "shifu" for clothing. Today, the technique of processing it into yarn has developed, carried on as a light, strong washi paper yarn. We use OJO by Oji Fiber, a filament yarn made by slitting washi paper made from Ecuadorian Manila hemp to under 1 mm and combing it. It is light, with little fluff, quick-drying and strong. Combining the crispness of washi paper with the suppleness of hemp gives it a texture with a distinctive crinkle and a supple hand.

A furoshiki wrapping cloth roughly 120 cm square. Beyond wrapping things, it can be knotted at the corners to use as a bag, or as an interior textile, a stole, a lap blanket, and much more.

Handling Instructions

*There are knots and unevenness in the threads that are unique to natural materials. This is because we place importance on texture and use raw materials with uneven fibre lengths, so please consider this as part of the look. Please be careful not to pull on the knots in the threads too hard, as this may cause the threads to break and create holes in the fabric. *Natural pigments are fixed with natural rubber, so there is a natural unevenness. To avoid colour transfer, avoid combining with light colours and be sure to wash it separately from other items the first 1-2 times. Since it is product dyed, the colour and size of each item may vary slightly.

Outer Fabric Blend Ratio: 58% other fibre (washi paper) 42% plant fibre (hemp)

Outer Fabric Material: Ecuador (washi paper) China (hemp)

Outer Fabric Spinning: Japan (washi paper) China (hemp)

Outer Fabric Weaving: Ichinomiya, Aichi

Finishing: Ichinomiya, Aichi

Sewing: Kyoto, Kyoto

Dyeing: Minamikawachi, Osaka