‘ma’ 間 (pronounced as má:) in Japanese it means the space between things.
Help to create a world filled with things which are loved and used for a long time and without being wasteful.
This space is where you can find inspirations to enrich your lives in 'ma' with Japanese way.
Reduce, Reuse and Respect
has been the habit of our way of living in the past in Japan.
We create beautiful products that inspire how people think and act responsibly towards the environment, and to reconnect with nature.
What are Tsutsumi and Furoshiki?
In Japan, there exists the beautiful culture of wrapping treasured items, gifts, and belongings in Furoshiki. In the past, people used Furoshiki to carry trade products for transportation, with the concept that you can use it again and again. The use of Furoshiki has, however, faded since the 1970s due to the introduction of plastic and paper bags, wrapping paper, and luggage.
Tsutsumi is a product name for Furoshiki wrapping cloths which have been designed by Tomoko Kakita. They are made in Japan using a traditional hand-printed method by skilled craftsmen and can be used for wrapping gifts, sundries, and can even be worn as a face cover for a stylish look.
My ambition is to encourage those who own a Tsutsumi to use it with love and care so that it lasts for a long time. Remember the message of this product: that it is to be used to inspire people to act responsibly towards the environment, to help them to reduce waste, and to encourage them to reconnect with nature. It’s important that this message is passed along. The Tsutsumi may even come back to you again after many people have reused it in different ways.