Furoshiki

Discover the timeless art of Japanese fabric wrapping with this comprehensive guide.

Perfect for both traditional and modern lifestyles, this book teaches you how to create beautiful and functional wraps for gifts, bags, and even clothing.

Learn to transform a simple piece of cloth into stunning bags, cushion covers, halter-neck tops, bottle carriers, laptop bags, and more. Each project is presented with clear, step-by-step instructions, making it easy to master the basic tying techniques and adapt them to suit any size or shape.

Furoshiki is more than just a practical skill; it’s a way to express your feelings and strengthen the ties between people. Whether you’re wrapping a gift or creating a stylish accessory, this guide will help you infuse your creations with meaning and beauty. Start your journey into the world of furoshiki and discover the joy of wrapping with fabric.BOOKIST March 15, 2022

French author Le Marec tries her hand at explaining an ancient Japanese art. As she points out, furoshiki is the ultimate, ecologically perfect answer to the plastic-bag epidemic, as it advocates reusing or reconstructing fabric into a covering that can often get double or even triple use as a tablecloth, picnic setting, or part of a larger item, like a quilt. An upfront section outlines the history of furoshiki, considerations on "becoming green," and options for fabrics, sizes, colors,and patterns. Black-and-white illustrations show the how-tos of different fabric knotting methods within the first few pages and are also embedded in each of the 50-plus projects, along with a quality color photograph of the finished piece. Across three categories (for carrying, giftwrapping, and decorating), Le Marec showcases practical projects like a laptop bag, flower or bottle wrap, and a ready-to-hug bunny wrap that could encompass a kid’s toy. While Tomoko Kakita’s Furoshiki (2021) focused on the art of the craft, this book concentrates on its pragmatic, everyday uses.Based in Pont-Saint-Martin, France, Aurelie Le Marec lives and breathes furoshiki. She runs workshops to teach the art of furoshiki, works closely with textile designers and seamstresses, and helps to highlight textile reuse and waste reduction.