FUKURO-MONO is a microcosm of the decorative arts, crafted in accordance with the essence of nature itself. In the 13th century Japan, “the way of art,” such as sado (tea ceremony) and kado (flower arrangement) flourished, as did the decorative arts. During the Edo period, fukuro-mono culture blossomed, incorporating principles of these craft arts and producing many masterpieces. Fukuro-mono embodies multifaceted beauty through contrast, balancing elements such as simplicity and subtlety with ornamentation and playfulness.

TSUTSUMI-MONO has over 1200 years of history. It became commonly known as furoshiki in the 14th century, which remains the standard today. Traditional furoshiki were often crafted with beautiful patterns and motifs depicting the natural world. While some furoshiki were produced by master artisans, others were handmade, pieced together from old kimono. This simplest form of fabric shows us how we can embrace the small beauties in everyday life.