Kai-Awase Chirimen Furoshiki 27 in Gift Perfect size as a sauce

Perfect size as a sauce plate

everyday enjoyment

The simple pattern enhances the unique shape and beauty of the porcelain

blending timeless charm with everyday functionality

ice cream and fruit

Kai-Awase Chirimen Furoshiki 27 in Gift Perfect size as a sauceThe pattern of shells depicted on this furoshiki wrapping cloth is a symbol of happiness for married couples in Japan. During the Heian period (794 1185 CE), a game called kai awase was popular in Japan. The object of the game was to match a pair of clams decorated with gold leaf. This game is based on the fact that bivalve shells can only be combined with the same shell. For this reason, the pattern of shells has come to symbolize the hope of meeting