FUROSHIKI | SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS WRAPPING

FUROSHIKI | EMBRULHOS SUSTENTÁVEIS PARA O NATAL

Other 30€ M/16

Saturday 28 November · 10:00

In this workshop with Tatiana Arazaki, participants learn to make Christmas wrapping with furoshiki, the reusable Japanese cloth, in a theoretical and practical session on folds and knots.

Brief Introduction FUROSHIKI | SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS WRAPPING Workshop With Tatiana Arazaki DATES Saturday | 28 November TIME 10:00 to 12:00 TARGET AUDIENCE Ages 16+ [indicative age] PARTICIPANTS Min. 6, Max. 12 PRICE €30 [includes furoshiki cloth] Furoshiki (風呂敷) is a type of square cloth used to wrap and/or carry objects. Through skilful folds and knots, the same cloth can adapt to different shapes and volumes. The origins of furoshiki date back to the 8th century and it is now popular again, both for its versatility and because it is an ecological and sustainable practice that reduces the consumption of paper or plastic. With various textures, sizes and patterns, furoshiki is functional and reusable, as well as appealing and distinctive. Come learn how to make furoshiki wrapping for your Christmas gifts. Programme Part 1 (theory) | The origin of furoshiki as an art and characteristics of furoshiki as an object (cloth) Part 2 (practice) | Learning the basic knot and practising its use on wrapping of different shapes Prices Entry - €30