The inspiration for this painting comes from the ancient Japanese art of wrapping with cloth. The furoshiki is a traditional wrapping cloth that can cover and transport anything. Dating back to the 8th century, it was originally used as a bundle to carry clothes or toiletries. The folding and knotting techniques along with the type of fabric reflected the value of the contents and the value of the person bringing the gift.
The inspiration for this painting comes from the ancient Japanese art of wrapping with cloth. The furoshiki is a traditional wrapping cloth that can cover and transport anything. Dating back to the 8th century, it was originally used as a bundle to carry clothes or toiletries. The folding and knotting techniques along with the type of fabric reflected the value of the contents and the value of the person bringing the gift.