How to make a Furoshiki bag
A single piece of “Furoshiki” can be used in many ways.
Just by tying it, it can be quickly transformed into an eco-bag or a sub-bag. Another charm of the furoshiki is that it can be freely changed in size and shape depending on how it is tied.
If you choose your favorite pattern, it can be used as a coordinating accent and part of your fashion look. EIRAKUYA's furoshiki are made of cotton, so they can be untied and washed when soiled. It is environmentally friendly and can be used cleanly and repeatedly.
On this page, we will show you how to make a furoshiki bag in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations.
―Large Furoshiki―
#01.How to make a Purse bag
Large Furoshiki“Blue sea wave”
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Unfold the furoshiki with the back side up.
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Tie adjacent corners together once.
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Pull the knotted end in the direction of the arrow and tie a tight knot all the way to the bottom.
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Tying a square(reef)knot next to each other to make a handle.
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Shape it, and you're done.
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(Supplemental Explanation)
To open the bag, loosen the handle (drawstring). You can then place items inside. -
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Pull the handle (drawstring) to close the pouch.
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#02.How to Make a Leaf Bag
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Lay the furoshiki with the front side facing up.
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Fold it into a triangle along the diagonal.
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Tie a single knot at each end.
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Turn it inside out so that the front side faces outward, and tuck the knots inside the bag.
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Tie the remaining two corners in a square knot, and it's complete.
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#03.How to Make a Ring Handle Bag
Large Furoshiki「A Band of Plum Blossoms」
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Lay the furoshiki with the front side facing up.
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Fold it into a triangle along the diagonal.
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Tie a single knot at each end.
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Turn it inside out so that the front side faces outward, and tuck the knots inside the bag.
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Firmly tie the remaining two corners all the way down at the base.
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Tie the tips together in a square knot to create the handle, and it’s complete.
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#04.How to Make a Flower Bag
Large Furoshiki「Lovely Crest in Ichimatsu Pattern」
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Lay the furoshiki flat with the back side facing up.
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Fold the corner inward into a narrow strip so that the back side of the fabric doesn't show, then tie a single knot.
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Tie the remaining corners in a single knot as well.
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Tie two adjacent corners in a square knot to form the handle, and it’s complete.
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How to Tie a Furoshiki
Basic Knot: Single Knot
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Fold the corner inward so that the back side of the fabric is not visible.
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Fold it inward once more, then fold it in half at the center.
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Make a loop.
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Pass the tip through the loop and pull it out gently.
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Shape and it’s done.
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Basic Knot: Square Knot
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Hold the ends and cross them with the right (or left) side in front.
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Tie them.
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Cross them with the left (or right) side in front.
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Tie it once more.
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Pull both ends.
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Shape and it’s done.
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