Furoshiki / Purple × Rikyu / Medium
Before you buy
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Please note that the design, etc. may differ slightly from the photo due to the handmade nature of the product.
Please be aware that there may be a delay in reflecting the inventory of one-of-a-kind items because they are also sold by the artisans, and they may be out of stock. In such cases, we will cancel your order.
Shipping
- Orders over $150 qualify for free shipping.
- Orders under $150 will incur a shipping fee, which is automatically calculated at checkout.
Customs and VAT
- Please be aware that customs duties and VAT may apply at the time of delivery.
- The customer is responsible for the payment of any customs duties and VAT.
- Customs duties and VAT are non-refundable.
※It would be appreciated if you could check the customs duties in advance on your country's customs website.
Delivery Services
- Japan Post
- DHL
Delivery Time
- If the item is in stock, it will be dispatched within approximately one week.
- If the item is out of stock, the production time varies depending on the product. Please check the Delivery Date in the Material & Caution section of the product description.
Last updated: 9/3/2024
Product Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?
Product Story
General Product Information
This is a small sized reversible furoshiki.
You can use both sides of the cloth according to your mood or occasion, and the colors and patterns on the reverse side that can be glimpsed are cute. It is a gem that allows you to choose your favorite use, such as wrapping a lunch box or a present. Anyone who has one of these furoshiki is sure to find it useful as a gift.
Product History
When did these crafts start to craft?：1400 years ago / 600AD / Yamato period in Japan
It is said that feudal lords wrapped their clothes while bathing, and after bathing, they laid the wrapped cloth down and changed their clothes. The name "furoshiki" (it means "lay in the bath" in Japanese) was derived from the fact that laying the cloth was done in the bath. Today, it is a substitute that is being re-evaluated from the perspective that it can be used over and over again, like an eco-bag.
Your Contribution to Craftsman
Customer Voice
Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!
Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?
As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!
We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo
Measurement
Length：48cm
Width：48cm
Weight：31g
Material & Caution
Materials
Polyester
Caution
Individual Difference
Each piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.
