The Furoshiki Wallet Collection incorporates three core principles into one truly unique, compact everyday carry
Furoshiki
風呂敷
風呂敷
風呂敷
風呂敷
Wabisabi
侘び寂び
侘び寂び
侘び寂び
侘び寂び
Zen
禅
禅
禅
禅
禅
Japanese Cloth Folding
The art of wrapping objects in clothes has been around for more than 1000 years. First documented during the Nara period in ancient Japan, the art has taken many names landing on “furoshiki” in the Edo period. Simplicity distilled, furoshiki is widely used in Japan for wrapping anything from a thoughtful lunch box to a sincere gift. This simple and secure method of carrying valuables has stood the test of time and is the foundation of the furoshiki wallet series.
Furoshiki
風呂敷
Perfection in Imperfection
Wabisabi finds in roots in Chinese Zen Buddhism but is most famously tied to a tale dating back to 16th century Japan. As legend has it, the student of tea master Takeeono Joo, Sen no Rikyu, was tasked with preparing the garden. After cleaning the area to perfection, Rikyu shook the cherry tree so that the petals would fall, enhancing the beauty. The process of hand making the furoshiki series wallet leaves imperfections from product to product. Instead of minimizing these imperfections, they are instead embraced enhance the beauty and story each wallet tells. It doesn’t end there however, as the patina process the leather undergoes after use further builds the sincere beauty of your everyday carry.
Wabisabi
侘び寂び
The Roots of Minimalism
Choosing less can lead to a path of more intentional decisions. Each wallet is designed to carry up to 7 cards, enough to be prepared to tackle the day with no room for anything but the essentials.
Zen
禅
Currently, each wallet is handmade to order by one artisen. Once ordered, the crafting process takes one month. Up to eight wallets are made per month.