Pink Cat and Birds Furoshiki 17.7 in Traditional This rectangular plate features a

This rectangular plate features a traditional tokusa (vertical stripe) pattern

This beautiful Japanese flower vase is decorated with a camellia and a warbling white-eye

and the black side can be used for chic table settings

This Japanese bowl features a delicate painting of a bird perching on the Sakura branch

The matte black color enhances the color and texture of the ingredients and makes them look vivid and fresh

Pink Cat and Birds Furoshiki 17.7 in Traditional This rectangular plate features aA Japanese furoshiki wrapping cloth designed by the stencil dyeing artist unit "Kata Kata." This furoshiki is eye catching with its colorful patterns and auspicious motifs like black cats and birds. In pre modern Japan, the black cat was called "fukuneko (meaning lucky cat)" and was considered a symbol of protection from evil, good luck, and prosperity. The bird, one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac, is said to "bring a flood of customers" and is