3 Ways to Re-use Furoshiki
Since ancient times, Japanese tradition has favored the act of folding and wrapping over cutting and fastening. This tendency is reflected in various aspects of everyday life, from the art of origami to the kimono, worn by following a precise technique to fold and shape the fabric into its proper shape.
Similarly, Furoshiki is a cloth used to wrap gifts using a special technique.
It was originally used for carrying necessary accessories to the communal bath and wrapping clothes while bathing, but has over time become part of the important ritual of exchanging gifts. This particular ritual does not stop at wrapping the gift: it is customary to undo the Furoshiki and reveal the gift in the presence of the host, as an act of transparency and sincerity.
Learn how to turn old pieces of fabric into pretty eco-friendly packages!
Furoshiki Bag
1) Lay the Furoshiki with the back side up and fold it overlapping A to C.
2) Tie a knot with corners B and D.
3) Turn the Furoshiki over and hide the knots inside. Tie a double knot with C and A.
4) Repeat up to step 2 and turn the Furoshiki around hiding the knots. Tie C and A once.
5) Tie a second time C and A with a double knot leaving space to form the loop that will be the handle.
Furoshiki Bottle
1) Lay the Furoshiki with the back side up and place the bottle in the center.
2) Bring corners A and C to the top of the bottle and tie a knot. Cross corners B and D behind the bottle, forward again and tie a knot.
3) Untie the knot at the top of the bottle and roll the flaps as in the picture.
4) Knot the ends together.
Furoshiki Box
1) Lay the Furoshiki with the back side facing up and lay the box in the center.
2) Take corner A over the box and then underneath, wrapping it.
3) Take corner C and wrap around the box.
4) Tie a double knot with corners B and D.
