FUROSHIKI Gift Starter Set - CHIRIMEN NAMIURA pattern

Our FUROSHIKI Gift Starter Set includes Matcha Superior, BEEDORO Matcha Bowl, Bamboo Whisk, Matcha Spoon, and Hand Sifter. It is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to start enjoying Matcha. They are carefully wrapped with FUROSHIKI Japanese traditional wrapping fabric.

The FUROSHIKI wrapping fabric is of course reusable and perfect for wrapping anything from a gift to a Bento lunch box. It can also be used as a decorative wall hanging, tablecloth, scarf, and so on. It depends on your idea. The FUROSHIKI, made of high-quality rayon crepe, known as CHIRIMEN, is 27.56 inches (70cm) square.

CHIRIMEN is a traditional Japanese crepe fabric known for its softly textured surface. First produced in Japan in the late 16th century, its fine crimping helps resist wrinkles, allowing the fabric to retain its beauty, even after extended use.
This FUROSHIKI is crafted in Kyotango, a region in northern Kyoto celebrated for its rich natural surroundings and long-standing tradition of making TANGO CHIRIMEN, one of Japan’s most renowned types of crepe fabric. The elegant texture is created by tightly twisting the weft threads during weaving, giving the fabric its signature ripples and a deep, refined luster when dyed.

This FUROSHIKI features one of the quintessential and well-loved works by Hokusai Katsushika (1760 - 1849). This image is remarkable because Mt. Fuji, which should essentially be grandly and exquisitely painted, is painted small at the middle of the painting, and the great waves and ships rocked by the billowing sea are painted dynamically and vividly. The contrast between the waves and the silence of Mt. Fuji, and the contrast brought by perspective, create much visual interest. This FUROSHIKI can be enjoyed not only as a tapestry or framed artwork, but also as a wrapping cloth for your daily lunch box, a book cover, or for elegant gift wrapping.

We recommend that you get the bamboo whisk wet just before you use it. The bamboo whisk is susceptible to dry conditions. If you would like to add other important tea ware, we suggest our Whisk Keeper (Kusenaoshi) and Matcha Sifter or Hand Sifter. It is useful though not essential. Sifting Matcha before preparation is an important step to avoid lumps and create a rich flavor.

With this set, you have everything essential to correctly prepare Matcha, so you can enjoy an authentic and flavorful bowl of Matcha!

(Please note that each Matcha Bowl is unique due to the techniques employed by the artisan. There are natural variations in each piece.)