Manyo Colors - Pure Silk Mikoshi Crepe Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth) This high-quality silk fabric is made by weaving raw silk and tightly twisted raw silk, then refining it to create a crepe texture. The crepe effect, produced by the tightly twisted yarn, gives the fabric a three-dimensional appearance. It also provides the fabric with the characteristic flexibility and drape of crepe, along with excellent moisture absorption, swelling properties, and elasticity. Made from pure silk crepe, this plain furoshiki extracts the five colors that adorned the lives of the Manyo people: purple (crimson), blue (mihanada), light green, and the color of the paulownia tree (hisagi). It is a versatile, plain furoshiki. Before the influx of foreign tourists that has made Osaka's Shinsaibashi-suji famous nationwide, we used to walk from Takashimaya in Namba, down Ebisu-bashi-dori, through Dotonbori, famous for the Glico sign, and on to Daimaru Department Store in Shinsaibashi. Along the way, there were famous old-established jewelry and precious metal stores, kimono shops, tea houses, and restaurants representing Osaka on both sides of the street, known as "Shinbura." In recent years, the number of foreign tourists has increased, and the old establishments have gradually disappeared, replaced by drugstores, cosmetics shops, and stores selling cheap goods. Today's Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi have become a town for young people. This furoshiki is one of the last of its kind, and it is a very fine item. The color is indescribably beautiful. If anyone with the same family name as me happens to see this, I believe it would be useful to have it for some occasion. This is a custom-made, high-quality item (over 10,000 yen), and it will be sent in a paulownia wood box. The size is approximately 50cm square, a standard size. I tried to make it as affordable as possible, but due to the paulownia wood box and its thickness, it will be sent via regular postal express delivery, which increases the shipping cost. I apologize for this. Even so, I believe it is a great value. This is a high-quality item that is difficult to obtain nowadays. I love furoshiki and have many. I have previously offered unique items and received positive feedback. Please understand that this is a new, unused item stored at home. Thank you for your purchase.