Comments on: HOW TO – Use “Furoshiki” (cloth gift wrapping) http://blog.makezine.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/ DIY projects, how-tos, and inspiration from geeks, makers, and hackers Sun, 26 May 2013 06:48:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: brlittle http://blog.makezine.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329149 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://makezineblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329149 We’ve been using cloth giftwrap here in the States for years, but we do it a little differently. Typically, we’ll hit Wal-Mart, Ben Franklin Crafts, Hancock Fabrics and similar places for good deals on Christmas fabric the day after Christmas. Then over the year we’ll sew a variety of bags, large and small, out of it. They range from simple three-sides-topped-with-rickrack jobs to large, tunneled ones with drawstrings and toggles and such.

The year my daughter was adopted from China, we used a semi-pricey imported Chinese brocade in red and gold, which was a big hit. It’s extra work, but it looks really good under the tree. :)

]]> By: onlyocelot http://blog.makezine.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329150 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://makezineblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329150 So where can we get them in the US? Failing that, what are the ‘right’ dimensions and cloth textures according to the tradition?

]]> By: onlyocelot http://blog.makezine.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329151 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://makezineblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329151 OK, answer my own question…

A web search shows (where I can actually read the dimensions) a couple of sizes. Whether traditional or nouveau, I have no idea.
18″ x 18″
19.5″ square
27″ square
41.3″ square

I am guessing that traditionally, they are made, not bought, and they are sized according to what is needed to properly cover the gift or package.

I was not able to find anything that actually addressed how edges are finished.

]]> By: brlittle http://blog.makezine.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329152 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://makezineblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329152 You could finish the edges with a simple hem and it would look fine.

]]> By: mwproductions http://blog.makezine.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329153 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://makezineblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/27/how-to-use-furoshiki-clot/#comment-329153 In Honolulu, you can buy it at Shirokiya. I’ll bet you can get it at Uwajimaya in Seattle. Now all I need to do is find a place in Spokane that sells it…

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