Atelier Furoshiki, initiation à l'art de l'emballage & écobags

Furoshiki workshop, an introduction to the art of wrapping & eco-bags in collaboration with Idées Japon 2026 as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction 2026.

Furoshiki, the art of wrapping and zero-waste eco-bags in Japanese culture

Furoshiki is a Japanese tradition that involves wrapping and carrying all kinds of objects in a square piece of cloth. The practice of furoshiki, a Japanese technique of folding and knotting fabric, makes it possible to create bags and gift wrapping that are adaptable and reusable as often as desired. It also offers a way to discover Japanese culture through an everyday art form, as well as textiles (material, patterns, etc.). In this workshop, participants will learn techniques for making bags as well as wrappings (for bottles, books, boxes…). The workshop raises participants' awareness of sustainable environmental practices and, more specifically, of reducing the consumption of plastic bags and paper packaging.

Furoshiki, the art of wrapping & zero-waste eco-bags, in collaboration with Idées Japon 2026 as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction 2026

Participants will experiment with two types of furoshiki, of different sizes and materials. After the session, they can take home a furoshiki cloth (plain colour, 68cm x 68cm) as well as a diagram of the wrapping techniques.

Date: Saturday 21 November 2026, 16:30 to 18:30

Venue: Bastille Design Center (room 7 on the 1st floor), 74 Boulevard Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris

Participation: €38

Over 7 years old

Teacher: Akiyo KAJIWARA, textile artist and cultural and artistic teacher.