Simple is kinda nice…
For all our love of feature rich bags, there’s times when the Ikea bag or a simple wrap forms the perfect carry aid.
So here’s a little look in to the timeless art of Furoshiki – that beautiful Japanese way to carry things using a simple fabric square.
After the jump…
The Japanese Ministry for the Environment launched Mottainai Furoshiki in 2006 as an initiative to reduce waste. This Furoshiki was the key message piece.
Furoshiki for many Japanese are like skate decks for many street artists – an amazing canvas to get creative on.
And then there’s the Furoshiki inspired products:
Seto’s Furoshiki laptop wrap
Sorry for teasing – unfortunately this is no longer available
And a PSP cover from WaSaBi
Yeah, that’s probably enough for now…
If you want to explore more, furoshiki.com has a number of good resources, YouTube is gold as always, and Kirai has a few good basics.
We’d love to know if you guys have any favourite tricks with Furoshiki inspiration?
To kick it off, the top photo is of my better half, carrying our BYO wine with a head scarf. When finished carrying, the scarf goes back around her hair.
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hi,
folding is such a nice thing to do. It require knowledge, precision and elegance.
Japan is by far the best inspiration for it. I will share a nice folding technic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-df-Qq829fg
That might help to pack up your next trip overseas. No time waisted in folding, more space in the luggage for your shopping.
They fold everything, till the traditional Hakama pants. Once again precision, and knowledge.
http://www.aikidodomazlice.ic.cz/zaklady-hakama.html
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Ahhh, the classic folding T-shirt vid. Completely addictive. The closest thing I’ve seen to magic. Love it.
The Aikido pants are amazing, but also amazingly high maintenance. I guess that is part of the exclusive nature of martial arts though – when only black belts can wear them, they need to be impressively elaborate.
Or there’s even Roy Lichtenstein’s folding house
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uf0Gj3sX8Y
Enjoy,
Pat
Skooba Wraps have recently done something like the Seto Furoshiki with a padded blanket for your digital stuff: http://www.coolhunting.com/design/skooba-wraps.php
chew the cod has some beautiful designs, from San Francisco.
PS, can anyone please tell me the brand of shoes she is wearing? Thanks!
http://cydwoq.com/
They’re a pretty amazing handmade US footwear brand. Well worth a check.
Thanks!! They have some interesting designs!! I’ll check them out and try and find the ones from the picture
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