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DIY: Furoshiki |
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Unique Holiday Gift Wrap! |
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byYukie Kurihara |
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Furoshiki (風呂敷) is a patterned square of cloth that can be used to wrap items. Back in the day (namely, Japan’s Nara era, 710-794), people used furoshiki for a multitude of practical purposes, like packaging, containing, covering and delivering all kinds of items. In modern day Japan, furoshiki are mainly used to wrap gifts.
A furoshiki is a good alternative to disposable wrapping paper: It’s earth-friendly and won’t make a post-holiday mess — plus, the recipient of your gift can reuse the furoshiki for other occasions or purposes. If furoshiki aren't available for purchase near where you live, just go to a fabric store and pick out a cloth with a pretty pattern! The size of your furoshiki will be determined by the size of your gift. If you're looking to wrap a small box or a CD for example, use a square furoshiki with a 20-inch side.
YOU’LL NEED:
- Furoshiki or patterned cloth
- Gift
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Instructions:
1) Put the box in the middle of the furoshiki.
2) Lift opposing corners of the furoshiki over the box, then lift the other two opposing corners and tie them in a simple knot around the two points that you’re holding up.
3) Spread the two original corners and tuck into the top of your knot to create circular cloth “petals.”
4) Pull the other two corners out, to resemble leaves.
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"DIY: Furoshiki" has been edited for shojobeat.com;
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