Kujaku – earth element

¥33,000¥44,000

Kujaku means “peacock”.
Although not an animal native to Japan, since the Muromachi era, the peacock has come to symbolize a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and foreign auspiciousness

In “ukiyo-e” woodblock printing, the peacock represents several key ideas:

  • Beauty and Nobility: Its grand display of feathers and graceful posture made it a metaphor for elegance, refinement, and high social status.
  • Wealth and Prosperity: Paired with flowers like peonies, the peacock symbolized fortune, abundance, and worldly power.
  • Auspiciousness: Rooted in Buddhist beliefs, the peacock was seen as a protector against evil and a symbol of purification. Its ability to consume poisonous snakes without harm was interpreted as a transformative power to turn negativity into something beneficial.

Overall, the peacock in ukiyo-e is more than just a beautiful bird; it’s a layered symbol of grandeur, spiritual protection, and good fortune, rendered with the meticulous detail and expressive color that define the art form.

The pine tree framing the composition represents longevity, timelessness, resilience, and good fortune, as it remains green throughout the winter.

The warm color palette spanning from beige to orange with green and blue accents is very versatile and the “same komon” (shark skin) pattern in the background is subtle yet adds depth to the composition.

We highly recommend this design to accompany you with your autumn wardrobe.

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Description

“FURO-SHIKI” literally means “bathroom spread”.

It is a large square cloth used to wrap clothes and belongings when going to the bathhouse.
Furoshiki are decorated with patterns and family crests to help users recognize their belongings.
But Furoshiki are also traditionally used to wrap and transport goods not related to bathing, and are a must to wrap a formal gift as well as a heartfelt present.

USAGE:
FUROSHIKI is the “par excellence” MULTIPURPOSE item.
We at bartok design encourage you to use it as:

・ HIJAB: to add an oriental touch to the look of women’s attire
・ SCARF/FOULARD: to add a Japanese twist to your classic style
・ HAIR BAND: bold colors but refined atmosphere for your hair
・ BAG: like an origami, there are many ways to tie it, and transform the furoshiki into a fashionable handbag.
・ TUNIC/BELT/TOP/ETC.: sexy and stunning. Be creative!

DESIGN:
WA-GARA means “Japanese pattern”. We created FIVE original designs inspired by the 5 elements (earth, water, air, fire, wood)

MATERIAL
We use Premium Silk Blend (20% silk 80% polyester) for supreme comfort, breathability, easy care, and low energy footprint.

Additional information

Shipping options

kujaku furoshiki – no shipping ¥33,000 JPY, kujaku furoshiki + air mail to ASIA ¥34,900 JPY, kujaku furoshiki + air mail to CANADA/OCEANIA/EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST ¥36,200 JPY, kujaku furoshiki + air mail to USA ¥44,000 JPY, kujaku furoshiki + air mail to S.AMERICA/AFRICA ¥36,600 JPY

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