Wrapping with Fabric | Etsuko Yamada, Kanji Okamoto

Long before today's eco-friendly philosophy of 'reduce, reuse, recycle' entered America's collective consciousness, furoshiki; the Japanese method of wrapping things with fabric. 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 colour and the craft's 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 flowers; Bundle up a picnic; Tote items ranging from wine bottles to yoga mats; Use as a handbag or backpack; Make into a pillow covering; Create decorative coverings for vases, tissue boxes, and more. A quiet reminder that opportunities for artistry are everywhere around you, Wrapping With Fabric makes it easy to bring a touch of grace and ingenuity to everyday life; and help preserve the environment, too.