Fujin and Raijin Cotton Furoshiki – Purple, 50 × 50 cm

Inquiry ID : 0051

🌸 Description

This cotton furoshiki, a Japanese wrapping cloth, features Fujin and Raijin—the wind and thunder gods—against a golden-yellow background with a deep purple border. The two figures sit in opposite corners, separated by a purple line across the design.

Made in Japan from 100% cotton, it measures approximately 50 × 50 cm. Use it as a wrapping cloth, a small tablecloth or a decorative wall hanging.

🌸 Features

• 100% cotton
• Approximately 50 × 50 × 0.1 cm
• Fujin and Raijin design with a golden-yellow background and purple border
• Can also be used as a tablecloth or wall hanging
• Made in Japan

🌸 History

"Wind God and Thunder God" (Fūjin Raijin-zu) is one of Japan's most celebrated masterpieces, created by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, a renowned artist of the early Edo period (1603–1868). The artwork depicts two powerful deities from Japanese mythology: Fūjin, the God of Wind, and Raijin, the God of Thunder. With its dynamic composition, bold colors, and magnificent golden background, this masterpiece beautifully captures the forces of nature through traditional Japanese artistic expression. Fūjin races across the sky carrying a large bag of wind, while Raijin beats his drums to summon thunder. Facing one another, these two deities embody both extraordinary power and a playful charm, reflecting the unique aesthetics of Japanese culture. The original Wind God and Thunder God Screens have been designated a National Treasure of Japan. This iconic work has inspired generations of Japanese artists, including Ogata Kōrin and Sakai Hōitsu. Nearly 400 years after its creation, this extraordinary masterpiece continues to captivate art lovers around the world as an enduring symbol of Japan's rich artistic heritage.

This furoshiki combines Japanese art history with everyday functionality, making it a meaningful item for both daily use and interior display.

📦 Shipping Information

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