Mid 19th Century Japanese Tsutsugaki Maiwai Repurposed As A Furoshiki Textiles The dimensions are as follows:

The dimensions are as follows: H - 42cm

This specific fabric has red and blue patterns with vibrant yellow strips

Complete with all of the original ironwork but does have a brake in one of the hinges

 This bench originated in the late 19th century

The basket lid and first compartment can be removed

Mid 19th Century Japanese Tsutsugaki Maiwai Repurposed As A Furoshiki Textiles The dimensions are as follows:Here we have a stunning mid 19th century Japanese, Tsutsugaki Maiwai repurposed as a Furoshiki (wrapping cloth). Maiwai is a celebratory garment worn to celebrate or pray for a good catch, originally this piece would have most likely been a kimono. This specific textile depicts the folktale of Urashima Taro, where Urashima Taro (a fisherman) saves a sea turtle from a group of tormenting children. He is then rewarded and taken to the underwater Dragon