For the end of year celebrations we invite you to discover Furoshiki. A traditional method of folding and tying fabric for wrapping gifts that will appeal to anyone looking to avoid mountains of paper wrapping, as well as lovers of “beauty” who prefer the touch ofa squarelinen to that ofa glossy paperin garish colors.
Furoshiki for gift wrappingFuroshiki is a Japanese packaging method that combines elegance and originality.
Gift bag with seasonal dried flowerA minimalist and poetic design, adding an elegant and neat touch to your presents.
A little history:
The use of Furoshiki dates from the Nara era (8th century) but it has become widespreade new ifcenturies later, during the Edo period. The Japanese then used these large pieces of fabric to carry their belongings to the public baths.
In the 20th century, thearrivedThe use of plastic bags will first cause furoshiki to fall into disuse before it becomes, at the end of the century, the symbol of “mottainai”, a Japanese concept that rejects waste.
Today, the custom is for each Japanese to use their own Furoshiki to wrap and transport their gifts to their host before returning them.cuperate.
How to choose your Furoshiki?
In silk, cotton or viscose, the dimensions of the square vary from 45 cm (for wrapping money) to 230 cm (for carrying a futon). To wrap your gifts, we recommend that you choose a square of 50 70 cm aside.
But that's not all! Like Japanese incense, the colors and patterns of furoshiki vary depending on the occasion, the season and the person to whom the gift is given. Also, you can choose shades like red, gold, green and light blue for happy events, while darker tones will be reserved for sad events.
The technique is not very complicated, just wrap your object in the fabric then use two corners to tie a knot which will serve as a handle to give your gift. Here are some examples based on shapes:
So, are you getting started?
