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Original Furoshiki, a wrapping cloth created
by young creator's fresh sensitivity

Furoshiki
*A part of the proceeds of this product will be used for the cultural exchange programs conducted by the Japan Foundation.

Special thanks to:
Kiryu Textiles Weavers Co-operative Association

Sowa Printing Co., Ltd.

The Japan Foundation, which is hosting the Yokohama Triennale, cooperated with the embassies of France, Mexico, and Canada, which are some of the countries participating in Yokohama Triennale’s National Day, and collected designs for furoshiki (wrapping cloths) from students that will bear the future of design in Japan with the fusion of Japan and each of those countries as the design theme. From the 120 entries, a total of 3 winning designs were chosen, 1 each from France,
Mexico and Canada, and used for JF original furoshiki.

Material: Rayon
Size: 68cm × 68cm

Reference Information: Poster (PDF/1,142KB)

France Section
Design Excellent Prize

Designer: Yuta TABEI
Nippon Designers School

Photo by:
Tatsuya HAYAKAWA

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Design Theme: France and Japan
“The old and The new, flowers and light”

This design combines the streetscapes of Paris and Tokyo with a fusion of classic and modern moods. It focuses on a design that brings together the old and the new of the two cities in a fusion of flowers and light.

Japan Foundation Original Pure-Silk Furoshiki Now on Sale

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With "France and Japan" design, the most popular one at the Yokohama Triennale, the Japan Foundation produces new original pure-silk furoshiki.

Material: Pure-silk (100% Silk)

Size: 68cm x 68cm

Price: 7,350 yen (including tax)

Sold at JFIC Shop

* Only "France and Japan" design is available in Pure-Silk.

Mexico Section
Design Excellent Prize

Designer:
Haruka SUGIURA
Nippon Designers School

Photo by:
Tatsuya HAYAKAWA

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Design Theme: Mexico and Japan
“Flower Connection”

This piece adopts a gentle, embracing design featuring the lovely cherry blossom and the resilient cactus as images of Japan and Mexico.

Canada Section
Design Excellent Prize

Designer:
Yuri KOIZUMI
Sugino Fashion College

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Design Theme: Canada and Japan
“Maple.”

Using brown undertones and the pattern of Japanese Kimono as a base, this design features the Maple of the Canadian flag. In addition to a wrapping cloth, this design can also be used as a scarf.

Where you can find the Furoshiki

Retail Price: 1,575 yen (with Tax)

The Japan Foundation Stores
(Please ask the following stores for the JF special rate.)

JFIC Shop

The Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa Shop

The Japan Foundation Japanese-Langauge Institute, Kansai Shop

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(in Japanese) and enjoy further discount!

The mission of the Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.

Contact: Office for Project development and Corporate Partnership
Tel: 03-5369-6061 / Fax: 03-5369-6037

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