Wrapping with Fabric Your Complete Guide to Furoshiki-The Japanese Art of Wrapping

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Long before todays eco-friendly philosophy of «reduce, reuse, recycle» entered Americas collective consciousness, furoshiki—the Japanese method of wrapping things with fabric—?ourished as a time-honored and practical art form. In Wrapping With Fabric, Etsuko Yamada—born into a long-line of furoshiki makers in Kyoto—explains the «one cloth, many uses» ideology behind the craft, the etiquette of color and the crafts fascinating history. From there, she shares the myriad ways in which a few basic techniques can transform a simple square of cloth into an elegant wrapper you can use to:Gift-wrap anything from books to flowersBundle up a picnicTote items ranging from wine bottles to yoga matsUse as a handbag or backpackMake into a pillow coveringCreate decorative coverings for vases, tissue boxes, and moreA quiet reminder that opportunities for artistry are everywhere around you, Wrapping With Fabric is the craft book that makes it easy to bring a touch of grace and ingenuity to everyday life—and help preserve the environment, too.