Furoshiki
Traditional Japanese wrapping cloth / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For formal decorative cloth gift-wrap covers, see Fukusa.
Furoshiki (風呂敷) are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths traditionally used to wrap and/or to transport goods. Consideration is placed on the aesthetics of furoshiki, which may feature hemmed edges, thicker and more expensive materials, and hand-painted designs; however, furoshiki are much less formal than fukusa, and are not generally used to present formal gifts.
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While they come in a variety of sizes, they are typically almost square: the height is slightly greater than the width.[1]
Traditional materials include silk or cotton, but modern furoshiki are available in synthetic materials like rayon, nylon, or polyester.