A single cloth that ties hearts together. "Furoshiki" from Kyoto, coloring modern life.｜MUSUBI
Folds small when not in use, conforms to any shape when in use.
The furoshiki — the ultimate eco-bag — is drawing attention worldwide today.
"MUSUBI" has evolved the furoshiki into "everyday fashion."
A sustainable Japanese culture
"MUSUBI" is the in-house brand of Yamada Sen-i Co., Ltd., a furoshiki maker founded in 1937. They reconstruct the culture of "wrapping" and "tying" — cherished by the Japanese since ancient times — for today's life. From traditional auspicious patterns, to modern designs that take in Nordic design and contemporary art, to water-repellent furoshiki — the lineup is wide. Beyond a tool for carrying things, they share with the world the infinite possibilities of a single cloth — as fashion, as interior, as an eco-bag.
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Water-repellent "Aqua Drop"
A polyester furoshiki with strong water-repellent processing — practically synonymous with Musubi. Because it beads water like droplets, it's ideal as a rainy-day bag cover or for wrapping wet gym clothes. In a disaster, it has functionality enough to carry water in place of a bucket.
Innovative design
Actively developing collaborations with popular brands such as "minä perhonen" and with French designers. Pop and arty designs that overturn the image of traditional furoshiki can also be used naturally as scarves and tablecloths.
A composition that shows beautifully
Beyond beauty as a single picture when laid flat, designs are calculated for how the pattern and color appear when wrapping and tying. The "reversible" type, with different colors on front and back, in particular makes the knot a chic accent — quite striking.
Editor's Note
I thought "furoshiki seem hard to tie," but using Musubi's "Aqua Drop" (water-repellent furoshiki) changed my world. Spread it in the supermarket basket, tie it after checkout, and it's an eco-bag. On rainy days, it's a bag cover; outdoors, a picnic-mat substitute. If it gets dirty, wash it in the shower. Just keeping one in my bag has dramatically improved daily life. The many designs that lift the mood just to look at — like the collaboration patterns with minä perhonen — are part of the charm.
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From the hit water-repellent furoshiki, to traditional patterns ideal for gifting, to popular collaboration models. Part of the joy of a specialty shop: you can choose size and material by use.
100 Aqua Drop (Water Repellent)
Water repellency strong enough to carry water. The strongest eco-bag and disaster-prep cloth.
A series that strongly repels water via a surface water-repellent finish. The large size of about 100cm is ideal as a checkout-basket bag. Thin and light, it's no burden to carry, and it shines as an umbrella substitute or bag cover in sudden rain.
As an eco-bag, gym/pool bag, rain protection or tablecloth.
minä perhonen Collaboration
A fusion of Nordic and Japanese. A lovely furoshiki with butterflies in flight.
A collaboration series with "minä perhonen" by designer Akira Minagawa. Cotton furoshiki depicting the brand's icons "choucho" and "hanahane" are gentle to the touch and popular as stoles and bag covers.
A fashion item, a bento wrap or an interior accent.
Isa Monyo Reversible (Double-Sided)
The fun of a reversible tie. Traditional patterns in a modern style.
A series that expresses the traditional stencil-dyeing "Isa Monyo" with bold composition and vivid color. Because it's reversible, with different colors on front and back, the knot becomes an accent when tied into a bag — very striking. Large size, about 104cm.
As a furoshiki bag, a kimono wrap, or a sofa cover.
Yumeji Takehisa (Chirimen Yuzen)
A scent of Taisho roman. Nostalgic, bold floral patterns.
A series with motifs from the works of Yumeji Takehisa, a painter who represents Taisho roman. Features bold patterns and distinctive colors — "camellia," "strawberry." The 68cm size is easy to use for wrapping confectionery boxes or organizing travel luggage.
Gift wrapping, wrapping clothes for travel or as a room hanging.
70 Hare Tsutsumi
Wrap a "hare" (celebratory) day. A celebration furoshiki in red, white, gold and silver.
A series suited to gifts for "hare no hi" (special occasions) — weddings, longevity celebrations and so on. Auspicious motifs such as Shippou (seven treasures) and Pine-Bamboo-Plum are expressed in pearl-like print and a red-and-white palette. A wrapping that conveys thoughtfulness — usable for a long time after the gift is unwrapped.
Wedding favors, return gifts, or wrapping wine and sake.
Summary: The knot becomes a connection.
Wrap a gift and hand it over; have that cloth used again in daily life.
The furoshiki is a communication tool that wraps your feelings for the recipient.
In an age of throwaways, bring a beautiful cloth that can be used again and again into your life.
- Company
- YAMADA SEN-I Co., Ltd.
- Founded
- 1937
- Address
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510 Koi-yama-cho, Rokkaku-kudaru, Muromachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8163, Japan
Google Map - Tel
- +81-75-256-0123
- Business
- Planning, manufacturing and wholesale of furoshiki and Japanese accessories
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