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    612-822-4611

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Introduction to Furoshiki: The Japanese Art of Fabric Wrapping

Introduction to Furoshiki: The Japanese Art of Fabric Wrapping

Kaziki, Ken

Paperback

Crafts GeneralTextiles

ISBN13: 9798170419432
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 28 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Before wrapping paper, there was a single square of cloth.

Furoshiki is the centuries-old Japanese art of wrapping with fabric, no tape, no scissors, and nothing thrown away once the gift is opened. Introduction to Furoshiki teaches the technique the way a skill should be taught: one fold at a time, with the same easy-to-follow diagrams used on every page, so you're never guessing which corner moves next.

Inside, you'll learn to:

  • Tie the classic parcel wrap for any gift, box, or book, the one technique every other wrap in this book builds on
  • Carry a bottle of wine by a handle made from nothing but the cloth itself
  • Wrap two bottles at once for a housewarming or hostess gift
  • Turn a single cloth into a drawstring-free bag with no sewing at all
  • Dress a flat gift, like a book or picture frame, with a decorative bow finish
  • Finish any wrap in three different knot styles, chosen for the occasion
Every technique is shown as a short, numbered strip of diagrams with the same four corner labels, a, b, c, d, used consistently from cover to cover, so you always know exactly which corner moves next. No sewing. No special tools. No prior craft experience required.

You'll also find the real history behind the technique, from its origins in eighth-century Japanese temples to its unlikely modern revival as one of the most-shared sustainable-living skills online, plus care instructions to keep your cloth in good shape for years of reuse.

If you can fold a piece of cloth and tie a knot, you already have everything you need.

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