Ukiyo-e Furoshiki - Cats Representing 53 Stations Along Tokaido Yokai The other side depicts a

The other side depicts a field of iris which bloom around the same time

have a stronger grip and a longer life for outdoor use

Plum flower symbolizes perseverance as it blossoms in the dead of winter

Hand wash recommended

A red tag on the string says uguisu on one side and "hand printed woodblock by Shinkougei" on the other

Ukiyo-e Furoshiki - Cats Representing 53 Stations Along Tokaido Yokai The other side depicts aFuroshiki are Japanese multi purpose square wrapping cloths that come in a variety of sizes and patterns. The beautiful ukiyo e patterned furoshiki are made of sturdy cotton shantung that has a textured surface and are a perfect size to wrap your lunch box. This woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi shows 53 cats representing each station (shukuba) along the Tokaido, a major route that connected Edo (present day Tokyo) and Kyoto in the Edo period. The