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Furoshiki Making (wrapping cloth)

Posted on April 19, 2010
furoshiki techniques

furoshiki techniques

The art of furoshiki making has been across Japan since centuries. Furoshiki is often presented in Western countries as a gift wrapping alternative. But really, furoshiki making is used to carry around any everyday objects.

I had the chance to learn how to make wrapping cloth at the Edo-Tokyo museum in Tokyo, Japan. It is not complicated once you know the steps.

Demo of Water Bottle Carrier

Making a Small shopping bag

How to carry two bottles with a large cloth

How to carry books in a cloth


+ photo: Furoshiki technique chart on Instructables

An ex-lifestyle and entertaining expert and UX designer who became a STEAM educator. At Bidouilleurs, I helped kids aged 5-12 become inventors and makers. An innovative mom who cares about gender equality and to get more girls and boys interested in STEM/STEAM.

  • Marie @ M2JL STUDIO
    April 21, 2010 at 11:40

    That’s really neat. I’ll have to try it at some point. Thanks!

  • josee st-amand
    June 9, 2010 at 10:27

    Kim c’est magnifique, ces emballages avec du tissu. As-tu les dimensions des pièces de tissu? Est-ce que le format pour les bouteilles ferait pour les livres tu penses?

  • At Home with Kim Vallee
    June 9, 2010 at 12:08

    Josee, the format for the book and the water bottle carrier is 50cm x 50 cm. For the wine bottles, you need a bigger square, 90 or 100 cm will do.