vintage furoshiki lacquarware and a microfibre-lined laptop sleeve

and a microfibre-lined laptop sleeve with velcro closure

Traditionally carried as a personal seal

With its unusual shape and crane design this lovely footed plate is will make an elegant bedside jewellery holder

They're perfect as casual house socks or for wearing over a lighter sock for added warmth

an open-air architectural museum and theme park near Nagoya in Aichi prefecture

vintage furoshiki lacquarware and a microfibre-lined laptop sleeveIn Japan, furoshiki () have been part of daily life for centuries, used to wrap, carry, store, and protect belongings of all shapes and sizes. One account of their origins dates to the Muromachi period, when visiting feudal lords gathered at a shoguns bathhouse. Each guest wrapped his kimono in a large square of monogrammed cloth while bathing, to keep the garments tidy and easy to identify. Then, when drying and dressing, the cloth was spread