Saturday, April 9, 2011

How To Fold a Furoshiki Easter Basket

Here's a nice alternative to the traditional Easter basket, a furoshiki folded into a basket. Wondering what a furoshiki is? A furoshiki is a traditional Japanese cloth used for wrapping and transporting items. But don't worry, you don't need one for this project. You just need a square piece of fabric.

Supplies:
Furoshiki or any piece of square fabric. Silk scarves work great for this project. You could also use bandannas, fabric napkins, or embroidered handkerchiefs.

One shallow bowl - any size/kind you want. The larger the bowl, the larger the piece of fabric you will need.

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15 comments:

  1. wow! how wonderful, thanks so much for sharing this :)

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  2. that makes for a lovely re-usable gift doesn't it? so pretty!

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  3. What a great idea. I really love the idea of a furoshiki. I'm always looking for different ways to use mine. This would be a good technique for other gift giving occasions as well.

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  4. Ooh, that is so beautiful and looks easy! Thanks for the excellent tute. Great photo styling!

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  5. Hi Jessica
    Love this SO MUCH! I have reposted it, with links to you, at www.mamamoontime.com
    Absolutely gorgeous, and something Australian readers will love, I'm sure!

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  6. That is fantastic, and you could use it for so many different gifts. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  7. This is lovely! I could see transporting treats to friends in the basket, too. Maybe a thrifted scarf and bowl inside that become part of the gift. Thank you!

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  8. It looks so nice~ Thanks for sharing the idea..^^..

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  9. Darling! A friend of mine went to Japan last summer and brought me two furoshikis! I'll give it a try.

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  10. ooo thats a great idea! :) great way to celebrate easter in japan!

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  11. That is very unique, likey very much!
    Thanks for sharing, Jessica!

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