Cotswold Living Magazine and The Art of Japan
Yukki and I are thrilled to feature in the September 2023 issue of beautiful Cotswold Living magazine! It was wonderful to talk to Sharon...
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- Feb 8
JanuaryInJapan 2023: The Old Capital Bookclub Review!
We had a fantastic time at our online JanuaryInJapan Bookclub this year - thank you so much to everyone who joined us! Our subject for...
- Aug 17, 2022
Zusetsu's Japanese Art
Welcome to our new Zusetsu ART store. Today we would love to introduce you to our truly beautiful contemporary and shin-hanga woodblock...
- Jul 21, 2022
You'll Love Yuzu, our New Furoshiki!
Have you ever tried the delicious Japanese citrus fruit called Yuzu? You might recognise the bright yellow fruits and their delicious...
- Jul 3, 2022
The River of Heaven - Tanabata in Japanese Poetry
Curious this day on which long ago they must have pledged their troth; like the River of Heaven's waves rising - this is sent out. This...
- Apr 27, 2022
Wedding Furoshiki: Zusetsu at Clevedon Hall!
Yukki and I had a wonderful time at Clevedon Hall in Somerset, preparing furoshiki-wrapped wedding favours for an Easter wedding. The...
- Apr 14, 2022
Beautiful Blue Snowflower!
Hello everyone! We have such exciting news for you! Our Snowflower Pink furoshiki has done so well, we have been able to create it in a...
- Feb 16, 2022
A Review of our JanuaryinJapan Online Book Club Event!
We loved looking at this beautiful image of Murasaki Shikibu. What could the significance of the green and red colours in her juunihitoe...
- Jan 19, 2022
Looking at Traditional Japanese Patterns!
Our new-in-for-spring 48cm Reversible Furoshiki Bright Pink Cherry Blossom and Blue Wave To celebrate our new spring furoshiki, I'm keen...
- Dec 30, 2021
Kuzunoha and the White Fox
Kuzunoha by Yamakawa Shuuhou It’s January – the days are short and dark and the nights are long and cold. It’s a perfect time of year for...
- Dec 5, 2021
How to Christmas Gift-wrap with Furoshiki!
Now that we are in full swing of the Christmas season, it's time we talk about how to furoshiki-wrap your presents. We've talked about...
- Oct 27, 2021
Karuta and the Hundred Poets
This week we've been looking at the traditional Japanese card game called karuta. It's a fascinating competitive sport in Japan, which...
- Oct 14, 2021
Take a Look at our New Furoshiki Handbook!
We're thrilled to be able to introduce you to our new Zusetsu Furoshiki Handbook! It includes 16 different styles of furoshiki wrap, so...
- Sep 22, 2021
Autumn in Kyoto
Glorious Eikandou in the fall Autumn is a magnificent time of year to be in Kyoto. The air is cool, but the skies can be bright blue, and...
- Sep 9, 2021
9 September: The Chrysanthemum Festival!
Our Washi Tray Purple Flower features chrysanthemums! It's the 9th of September, and we're thinking of chrysanthemums today, as it's Kiku...
- Aug 13, 2021
Come and Meet our New Kyoto Bags!
Our Luxury Japanese Tote Bags come in five stunning designs! We're thrilled to be able to introduce you to our very first small range of...
- Jul 14, 2021
Snowflower: Our First Zusetsu Furoshiki!
Made in Kyoto, Designed by Zusetsu Hello everyone! We are beyond excited to announce our first ever Zusetsu original furoshiki,...
- Jun 11, 2021
Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths from NHK Japanology Plus
Japanese broadcaster NHK have some wonderful programmes studying various cultural aspects of Japan which you can watch in English on NHK...
- May 12, 2021
Gift Wrapping - Creative Ideas from Japan
We have an incredibly beautiful range of furoshiki from Kyoto in our online store! Gift Wrapping: Creative Ideas from Japan is a book...
- Apr 22, 2021
Mottainai!
Our 100cm Mottainai Organic Furoshiki in Forest Green with our Large Patchin Handle in Walnut Mottainai! Mottainai! is a Japanese phrase...
- Mar 12, 2021
A Folktale, a Japanese Inn, and Dondo Hare!
Natsumi in Dondo Hare! If you like a gentle romance and you would like to learn a little about what it would be like to stay in a...
- Mar 3, 2021
Tea and Hina Matsuri with Mai!
Happy Hinamatsuri Day! Today is March 3rd, which is the day of Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) in Japan! In honour of this celebration, our dear...
- Feb 18, 2021
What is Hina Matsuri?
Yukki's set of hina dolls that her parents bought for her when she was born :) Are you interested in Japanese festivals and traditions?...
- Apr 17, 2020
How to Make a Furoshiki Bag for your Grocery Shopping
*This is one of our most popular blogs, so we have given it a refresh with added furoshiki diagrams and videos to help you enjoy the fun...
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