Description
About the Pattern
Koala: A Celebration of Motherhood and Childhood
The Koala’s Furoshiki captures the heartwarming essence of motherhood and the joyful spirit of childhood. Adorned with images of hungry koalas munching on leaves, with a precious baby koala nestled safely on its mother’s back, it portrays a scene of pure bliss in their natural habitat. It’s a perfect gift not only for children but also for families with newborns.
This versatile Furoshiki serves multiple purposes, making it an invaluable addition to your daily life. It can be used as a baby wrapper, protecting your little one with the warmth and love symbolized by koala motherhood. It doubles as a sunblock for picnics and play mats for endless adventures. Spread it as a bedsheet or wrap yourself in it as a cozy blanket on a chilly evening. Transition it into a stylish shopping bag or hang it as a beautiful room decoration, infusing your space with the charm of koala bears.
With the Koala’s Furoshiki, you not only celebrate the adorable koalas but also the versatility and functionality that this piece of fabric brings to your everyday life. Share the love, joy, and practicality it offers with your loved ones, making it a thoughtful gift that keeps on giving.
About the artist
Furoshiki Kata Kata Koala bears was designed by Chie Takai, daughter of Nobuyuki Takai, a pupil of Japanese National Treasure Keisuke Serizawa. Chie Takai is a renowned Japanese stencil artist, known under her artist name Kata Kata. The name is derived from Kata-e-zome, which is Japanese method of dyeing fabrics using a resist paste applied through a stencil.
How can I use Furoshiki?
The Furoshiki can be used as strong shopping bag using either a two or three knot method (see instructional video to learn how). The bag size and handles can instantly be adjusted to suit your needs. It can also be used as a thin blanket, or can be spread as a picnic or beach towel. The Furoshiki can even be hung on the wall as a decorative piece of art. Wearing Furoshiki as a scarf or a headband has also become popular among young women. It can even be hung on the wall as a beautiful piece of art or used as a tablecloth, the uses are endless!
Maintaining your Furoshiki is easy, simply machine wash 30 degrees Celsius and iron as needed. Furoshiki is not only beautiful, useful and easy to handle, it also stimulates creativity and problem-solving skills. Using the multipurpose and multifunctional Furoshiki can reduce waste from both wrapping and shopping.
Furoshiki is lightweight and can easily be carried in a purse or backpack, car, or even worn as a scarf or accessory; eliminating the need to buy shopping bags or use disposable plastic bags when shopping. We all forget our reusable bags sometimes, but when Furoshiki is always with you, you are never without a bag!
For more information on how to bind and knot Furoshiki, check out our instructional videos and pictures. Stay confident with Furoshiki, it’s as easy as tying your shoes!
