“Furoshiki”- a Traditional Japanese Culture

Date & Time: 13:30-16:00, Saturday, March 6, 2021

Venue: Minato Ward Lifelong Learning Center, Room 305

The history of furoshiki has begun as a “wrapping thing” since the existence of cloth in Japan. Furoshiki is a typical “eco” product. DAIKUHARA Satoko (Japan Furoshiki Association Wrapping Coordinator) as a lecturer on the day was welcomed, and 25 participants (3 members) enjoyed the variety of tying methods.
(Participation fee: 500 yen, Free for members)

Program contents:
・Explanation of the culture and manners of furoshiki wrapping
・Demonstration by the instructor
・Each participant can experience a variety of furoshiki wrapping using two large and small furoshiki.

Comments from the attendees:
・Saving and fashionable.
・It is useful because it is easy to make.
・Can be used as a gift.
・I’m glad I was able to participate.
・It is good because there are various way of uses from one piece of cloth.
・Useful for walking dogs and for old dogs.

A comment from MUA staff:
He taught me various ways of wrapping, using two types of furoshiki, large and small, that I couldn’t even image.  The most common points are “watermelon wrapping” that wraps spherical objects, “roll wrapping” and “wine wrapping” that wraps elongated bottles. There are many types of wrapping, but most commonly used was “use wrapping”.Above all, I was very impressed with the “backpack” that can be used when evacuating.  The teacher’s guidance was wonderful, and everyone was happy to participate with a polite and easy-to-understand explanation.  Not only general “use wrapping” but also “wine wrapping” is very popular.
“Backpack” by wrapping a furoshiki.

(Written by Hands-on Cultural Workshop Committee Chairman / Standing Director KASAHARA and translated by MAEDA M., the PR & Internet Committee)