Furoshiki is a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth used for gift wrapping. I am totally taken with this method for wrapping gifts. It is not only beautiful but also eco friendly.
My sister-in-law loves wrapping gifts so for her birthday I ordered an advance copy of the book, Wrapagami: The Art of Fabric Gift Wraps
The book
I think it is the best book
There are so many styles I want to try!
Tips for making your own Furoshiki cloth
- The fabric cloths are usually square. A standard size is 28" X 28". You will need a larger cloth for some techniques.
- Hem the edges of the fabric or simply cut with pinking shears to save time and keep the edges from un-raveling. I used the technique for making square corner cloth napkins to finish off my wrap.
- If you don't want to make your own cloth Jenn Playford has a line of cloths called Furochic.
How to use your Furoshiki Cloth
Download a handy Illustrated Furoshiki Guide from the Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan.
See Jenn, the author of Wrapagami
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Furochic Bouquet Wrap
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Furochic Double Book Wrap
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Furochic Handbag Wrap
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Furochic Cushion Wrap
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Furochic Basic Wrap
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Furochic Double Bottle Wrap
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Furochic Box Wrap
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Furochic Kangaroo Wrap
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The book is a must! Happy wrapping!
Thanks for taking the time to visit me today!
Oh wow! I’m wrapping everything! Thank you so much for explaining! This book is great!
This is a wonderful way to wrap. it is explained so nicely. I wonder if you could give us a pronunciation of the words? I know nothing about the Japanese language.
This is pretty cool.
Adorei a dica!!!muito criativo mesmo….
I LOVE IT!!!
I love this idea, especially since they can be reused!
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!! I’M ORDERING THAT BOOK!
what a cool idea, specially for a fabric addict!
thank you so much for sharing!!
I watch Japanese anime a lot, and these little packages remind me of the little lunches that the characters are always carrying
Also this is perfect for the quilt I’ll have to sent off soon 
Thank you, sweet sister-in-law, for feeding my wrapping (paper, cloth) addiction – yes, you know me well! Boy, I do love this book! It is so fun, beautiful and eco-friendly. xox
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I love this idea. I am going to link back to your post on my blog. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, always wondered how this was done.
Thanks so much for sharing this! I am in love with the idea.
Katrina
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