The Guide To Buying The Right Furoshiki

A furoshiki is a square piece of fabric or cloth used for gift-wrapping, carrying things, accessorizing an outfit, and house décor. The term describes both the craft and the fabric, which generally has a beautiful design. Furoshiki has revolutionized the art of gift-giving and is growing in popularity among several civilizations.

A Reusable gift wrap, such as the Furoshiki, is an environmentally beneficial alternative to paper and plastic wraps since it is biodegradable. Furthermore, one can include the Furoshiki wrap as part of his gift, making it all the more appealing.

A 100% cotton furoshiki fabric gift wrap can be creatively used as a bandana, a scarf, a napkin, or even a tea towel in addition to being a gift wrap!

How to Choose the Right Pattern of Furoshiki

Traditional Japanese colors like vermilion, purple, indigo, and enji are mainstream options, together with traditional Japanese motifs and auspicious patterns. Furoshiki gift wraps come in various hues and stylish patterns like floral, geometric, and landscapes.

How to Choose the Right Fabric of Furoshiki

Normal materials for furoshiki include silk, cotton, and polyester. Here are some of their pros and cons.

Silk

Pros- It has a smooth texture. It is a natural fibre

Cons- It is expensive.

Cotton

Pros- It is a natural fibre. Its soft and inexpensive.

Cons- It may start to fade after some washes.

Polyester

Pros- It is inexpensive and durable.

Cons- It is a man made fiber and therefore not biodegradable. It may get wrinkled after washing.

How to Choose the Right Size of Furoshiki

Usually, Firoshiki comes in 4 sizes. These are ( Please do an internet search for standard sizes as the sizes below are the ones we use and may not be the norms )

Small

13" x 13" (33 cm x 33 cm),

E.g., Jewelry boxes, perfume bottles, tea light holders, and small boxes. It can also be used as a handkerchief or cocktail napkin.

Medium

20.5? x 20.5? (52 cm x 52 cm)

E.g., for Books, Watch Boxes, Cosmetic and perfume sets, Kindle, mini iPad, and small toys.

Large

27.5? X 27.5? (70 cm x 70 cm)

E.g., Garment Boxes, Shoe boxes, I pad, Board Games, toys, small LEGO/playsets, 1 or 2 Wine bottles, and small bags. This size can also be folded into a Furoshiki Bag

X Large

42? X 42? (106 cm x 106 cm)

E.g., Large Lego/play Sets, Toys, and Handbags. It can be folded into a furoshiki bag or even used as a tablecloth.

When determining the appropriate size of furoshiki, there are a few things to remember. As a general rule, pick a furoshiki size with a diagonal length, three times the longest length of the item you will be wrapping.

Conclusion

Since the 8th century, Japanese art and culture have used decorative, exquisite fabric to transport objects and wrap gifts. This fabric, as well as the craft, is known as furoshiki. It adds an individualized touch to the art of gift-giving. Since then, the furoshiki method has become popular among gift-givers because of its adaptability and environment-friendly approach. It is a repurposed surplus fabric that makes a special, tastefully wrapped gift. It draws interest as an eco-friendly bag as well. Furoshiki can be freely reshaped and is reusable multiple times.

References

• What is furoshiki? | Sustainability from Japan - Zenbird

• Furoshiki: The Art of Japanese Fabric Wrapping - Invaluablevaluable

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