I fell in love with the Furoshiki when it was featured in one of the episodes of Japan Video Topic shown over IBC13, which I believe is a state-run television network back in the Philippines. Well, furoshiki is this square wrapping cloth that is traditionally used for transporting numerous types of objects.
According to enthusiasts, you can see sizes of furoshiki that range from a hanky-sized one to something as big as a bed sheet. The type of fiber used can also range from the inexpensive cotton to the more luxurious silk. Nowadays, I've seen furoshikis sporting modern prints (btw, it'll be a great business venture) but I guess more people lean on the traditional ones when they give it as a gift.
What got me more interested is that you can reuse the furoshiki when it's given to you. Not only is it great for re-gifting, but it's also environment-friendly. Yey! =D
There are tons of instructional videos out there on how to use furoshiki with transporting (or gifting) ordinary objects. The video above is one of my favorite uses for furoshiki. It demonstrates how you can turn the ordinary furoshiki (or any other square-ish cloth you have lying around) into a simple bag you can use to carry your stuff around.
I'd say it's a neat thing to know when you don't have a bag but you need one asap.
Saturday, June 20
