Kai-Awase Chirimen Furoshiki 27 in Gift blending timeless charm with everyday

blending timeless charm with everyday functionality

Subtle kannyu crackles further enhance the texture

The simple shape of the spout is easy to wash

the Kutani ware technique which silver leaf accents applied on top of it

Kai-Awase Chirimen Furoshiki 27 in Gift blending timeless charm with everydayThe pattern of shells depicted on this furoshiki wrapping cloth is a symbol of happiness for married couples in Japan. During the Heian period (794 1185 CE), a game called kai awase was popular in Japan. The object of the game was to match a pair of clams decorated with gold leaf. This game is based on the fact that bivalve shells can only be combined with the same shell. For this reason, the pattern of shells has come to symbolize the hope of meeting