Japanese Furoshiki Workshop: One Cloth, Many Possibilities 🌿

About this event

🌿 Discover how one beautiful piece of cloth can enrich your everyday life.

Furoshiki are versatile, reusable Japanese cloths. With simple folds and knots, one cloth can become a carrying bag, wrap your lunch, carry a bottle, or dress up a gift. It can also find a place in your travels and home décor.

Enjoy more possibilities with fewer things —a creative, sustainable practice rooted in a Japanese appreciation for simplicity, resourcefulness, and the joy of everyday living.

✨ WHAT YOU’LL DO Through guided, hands-on practice, you’ll learn:

• Basic wraps

Discover simple, beautiful ways to wrap everyday objects of different shapes.

• Bag and bottle wraps

Turn one cloth into a handy bag or bottle carrier.

• Flower knots and gift wrapping

Add a creative flourish and a personal touch to gifts.

Along the way, explore the Japanese values behind furoshiki and discover ideas for enriching your everyday life. 👉 Choose a furoshiki, take it home, and put your new skills into everyday practice.

📝 WORKSHOP DETAILS

📅 Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 🕐 Time: 1:00–2:00 PM 📍 Location: KEC Campus, Portland 👥 Capacity: 12 participants 🎟️ Fee: $35 per person — First Workshop Special *Includes instruction and one furoshiki of your choice from the workshop selection.*

Choose a cloth you’ll love using. Explore designs from Musubi , a Japanese furoshiki brand, including new designs selected during a November visit to Japan. We’ll help you find one you’ll enjoy using again and again.

📷 See the event’s Photos section for sample designs to give you an idea of what furoshiki look like. Available designs may vary.

🌱 A “LESS IS MORE” APPROACH TO LIVING Explore a Japanese perspective on caring for what we have and using it creatively. One cloth with many purposes invites us to appreciate everyday things, express care for others, and find contentment in what we already have—bringing beauty, gratitude, and a sense of well-being into daily life.

🇯🇵 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Learn from a Kyoto native with extensive knowledge of Japanese crafts, everyday goods, and culture , who shares practical ways to enjoy Japanese traditions in contemporary life.

🔎 EXPLORE MORE AFTER THE WORKSHOP Browse additional furoshiki and carefully selected Japanese goods, with advice on choosing items and using them at home. There’s no obligation to purchase anything—just enjoy exploring!

No experience needed. Come learn, wrap, and connect—and discover what one cloth can do.

From Portland Japanese Culture Workshops