Kyoto Kakefuda Cotton Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth) - Cherry Blossom Pattern - Made in Japan Pattern: Cherry Blossoms Arrangement: Bag One Furoshiki Size: Approximately 102cm on each side "Sakura" - Cherry Blossoms - It is said that the god of rice resides in cherry blossoms. In the past, the prosperity of the year's rice harvest was divined by the blooming of cherry blossoms. The "Chinkasai" festival, which appeased the gods residing in the cherry blossoms, is said to be the origin of modern flower viewing. Due to the purity of their falling petals, "Of all the flowers, the cherry blossom; of all the men, the samurai" and they were favored for use in samurai family crests. Even now, their elegance continues to captivate the hearts of the Japanese people. *Unused, stored at home. *Shipping may be changed to "Yu-Yu" or "Raku-Raku". --- 803