Furoshiki is the Japanese tradition of using a large piece of fabric to wrap things in a multitude of ways (image of Furoshiki folding styles below from Gyroglyph). The concept of Furoshiki has become quite popular lately because it is so much more eco-aware to use reusable fabric than throwaway wrapping paper.
I’m loving the contemporary spin on the furoshiki from Tokyo-based design team 9brand. It’s a folding urethane laptop bag that goes something like this:
Via One Inch Punch
Backyard Bill
I love furoshiki and have sold a few in my shop. Here’s a great video that I provide customers a link to demonstrating how to fold a quick bag/purse.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC7MH3EzBWM
These furoshiki wrappers are really nice looking. Thumbs up to 9brand for making such a great design.
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