This is a traditional furoshiki or japanese wrapping cloth, handwoven in Japan of cotton material. Back before it was cool to reuse/recycle, the Japanese were using reusable, beautiful textiles to wrap gifts, carry groceries & babies among many, many other things. The technique of wrapping these versatile cloths is enjoying a new popularity as an alternative to wrapping paper. Using fabric gift wrap reduces waste and increases the value of your gift. Measures 43" square and can also be used as a tablecloth.