Having bags for any occasion in your wardrobe, experimenting with styles and styles, is affordable and simple with the amazing Japanese technique of furoshiki.
When the budget does not allow for many accessories, Japanese furoshiki (furoshiki) come to the rescue. This elegant packaging technique will not only help in updating your wardrobe, but also help out when you don't have a bag at hand or you need to pack a gift in an original way.
Furoshiki was originally a bath mat made up of a square piece of cloth. You can easily carry any objects in it, regardless of their proportions. By choosing different materials and varying the folding patterns, you can create fashionable and unusual designs for bags, as well as surprise your friends and family with exclusive gift wraps.
A bit of history
Even in ancient times, for bathing in traditional furo baths, the Japanese took with them light cotton kimonos and rugs called "shiki". During bathing procedures, street clothes were wrapped in a rug, and after washing, a raw kimono was folded into it.
Over time, this rug began to be used not only for a bath, but also for other occasions, turning into a real bag. Furoshiki was easy to make in a few minutes. The bag turned out to be roomy and multifunctional, practically not requiring material and time expenditures for manufacturing.
DIY modern furoshiki
In order to make furoshiki, it is enough to choose a thin but durable fabric. Natural silk or cotton is best suited here. The square shred can be varied in length from 40 to 80 cm depending on the items that are going to be wrapped. Most often, sizes 45, 68-72 cm are used for schemes, although you can even take a handkerchief for furoshiki.
Modern furoshiki allow you to express your individuality, giving the image of tenderness and color. A gift or object wrapped in a colorful and sparkling fabric always stands out from others. Having mastered the Japanese art of gift wrapping and creating unique bags, you will be able to surprise your friends and passers-by on the streets with your creativity and exquisite sense of style every day.
