Japanese bento V1

We gatered to enjoy last day of school holiday with friends, mums and kids.

I made sushi (of course:) for lunch and use "jyubako" which is Japanese style bento(lunch) box to show off !(to bring)

It was fun to make but I think, need bit of practice to look nicer.
Do you think this bento looks nice? no no no~
In Japan, mums are making "bento" for there kids every school days and that is quite competitive, so they make awesome kids bento and these kind of bento. My mum made a good bento for me when I was kids. thanks mum*)
I'm bit lucky because in Australia do not need to be so competitive. My boys lunch is sandwich and apple. Of course, one day I want to make effortto for special bento. yes, one day!

well school start from tomorrow = i have to start making lunch for boys・・・・:)

Have a happy day everyone!

Enjoy the TENUGUI in your style

"TENUGUI" is the Japanese hand towel . Japanese summer has much humid so the "TENUGUI" was created from the climate. 100% cotton that water absorptivity is excellent , the edge of the tenugui keeps on cutting(the raveling of the edge stops at approximately 5 mm ) that makes water dry well and first, generelly 35cm x 95cm and is not bulky.

This Japanese original "TENUGUI"　used to be an important part of daily life for Japanese people and have been used as various uses from old days and it is still used with various sheen in modern life.

Use example:
Wash a body in a bath.
Substitute "TENUGUI "for a towel and handkerchief.
Use as a scarf or bandanna.
Put it in a frame and make it a tapestry and display it.
On a table center, luncheon mat, a napkin.
Wrap an article like a "FUROSHIKI"（As for the sake or the wine）.
Use as Kichen towel so on・・・・・

Enjoy it in your style!

As a special present

Furoshiki is a type of Japanese traditional cloth that is used for wrapping , storing and carrying
things. It is utilitarian and beatiful. There are variety of patterns, materials and sizes.
"infomap Japan" has more information about furoshiki and also travel, accomodation info.
There is a link to "pod cast Japan" in the site, that is very impress too.
I love useing furoshiki whenever i go. This pattern is mix well with modern style like a jeans.

When I was kids my family visited relatives on holiday and always my mum brought some gift for them like a some sweets in the box, the box was wrapped by furoshiki. It is a Japanese culture the wrap some articles with furoshiki as a special present and bring to them.