Wrapping Gifts in the Japanese Style with Furoshiki Cloth

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Workshop: Packaging for a Circular Economy Would you like to try environmentally friendly wrapping with a Furoshiki cloth? Our Japanese instructor will take you on a journey into Japanese culture. The Furoshiki is a square cloth that has been used in Japan for over 1300 years. With just one cloth and mainly two movements – "wrapping" and "knotting" – a variety of packaging styles can be achieved. The Furoshiki can be reused after unpacking! Whether as a bag, home decoration, or for wrapping other items – the possibilities are endless. This practical cloth is not only an eco-friendly everyday tool, but it also "wraps" the warmth of the giver and helps to "knot" the relationship between people. Learn more about it in our workshop! NEW: Furoshiki made in Japan are available for purchase on site. Times and locations: Workshop 1: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor, Kornhaus Library Workshop 2: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on the 3rd floor, Kornhaus Library. Max ten places per workshop. Payment on site in cash. Registration by November 13, 2025, at brikela.andrea@kob.ch Source: Kornhaus Library License: CC BY-SA 4.0