Gift wrapping with furoshiki brings elegance, sustainability, and personalization to your presents. Today, we’ll explore three beautiful wrapping techniques that will make your gifts stand out: Yotsu Musubi, Hana Musubi, and Hana Tsutsumi. Each method has its own unique charm, creating bows and floral shapes that turn any package into a special gift.

1. Yotsu Musubi (Four-Tie Bow)

Yotsu Musubi, or Four-Tie Bow, is a simple yet elegant wrapping style perfect for rectangular boxes. This technique involves tying two sets of corners into bows, creating a layered effect that’s visually pleasing.

Instructions:

There are simple and cute ways to make a bow. Here is one of the styles called Yotsu Musubi. Yotsu means four in Japanese. Let me show you this simple technique with the Infinite Shippo print from our Wagara collection.

1. Position the Furoshiki Cloth
Lay your furoshiki with the printed side down in a diamond shape, so one corner is facing you.

2. Center the Box
Place your box in the center, with the longer side facing you if it’s a rectangular shape.

3. Create the First Bow
Take the two corners closest to you and tie them in a bow over the box. This will be the larger bow, so adjust as needed to create fullness.

4. Create the Second Bow
Take the remaining two corners and tie them in a bow on top of the first. This second bow will be slightly smaller and will sit neatly above the first one.

5. Final Touches
Adjust both bows to balance them and make sure they’re even. You now have a beautiful, double-bow wrapping using the Yotsu Musubi technique!

2. Hana Musubi (Flower Knot)

Hana Musubi, or Flower Knot, is perfect for adding a floral touch to your gift wrapping. This method creates a flower shape on top of the gift, with two corners forming petals and two remaining as leaf-like accents.

This wrapping technique gives your gift a flower-like elegance. With Hana Musubi, your package will look as if it’s topped with a flower. I’m using our White Camellia print from the Garden Collection to add a touch of nature.

1. Position the Furoshiki Cloth
Place the furoshiki printed side down in a diamond shape.

2. Center the Item
Place your gift in the middle of the cloth.

3. Bring the First Two Corners Together
Take the corner closest to you and the opposite corner, holding them together over the center of the gift.

4. Gather the Remaining Corners
Take the two remaining corners and bring all four corners together in the center.

5. Tie with Elastic and Create Flower Petals
Secure the gathered corners with an elastic band, forming the base of the flower. Turn two corners outward to reveal the printed side and tuck them in place with the elastic.

6. Leave the Other Two Corners as “Leaves”
Leave the other two corners tucked around the base as leaf-like accents to complete the flower look. Adjust as needed, and you have a stunning flower-topped gift.

3. Hana Tsutsumi (Flower Wrap)

Hana Tsutsumi, or Flower Wrap, is another floral-inspired technique, creating a more intricate, all-petal flower effect on top of the gift. All four corners of the furoshiki are gathered and tucked to form a fuller, more layered flower bow.

All wrapping techniques add thoughtfulness to gift wrapping, but the Hana Tsutsumi is especially eye-catching with its flower-like appearance. Hana means flower in Japanese. Here’s how you can create this beautiful look using our White Camellia print from the Garden Collection.

1. Position the Furoshiki Cloth
Place the furoshiki printed side down, turning it so one corner faces you.

2. Center the Gift
Position your gift in the center of the furoshiki.

3. Gather Two Opposite Corners
Take the corner closest to you and the one directly opposite, bringing them together at the center.

4. Add the Other Corners
Bring the two remaining corners to the center so that all four corners meet.

5. Secure with Elastic and Create Petals
Tie the gathered corners together with an elastic band. Flip each corner over to reveal the printed side, tucking it back under the elastic to form petal shapes.

6. Fluff and Adjust
Arrange and fluff the petals to create a full, flower-like bow. The Hana Tsutsumi wrap is now complete, and your gift is beautifully adorned with a flower bow.

Furoshiki wrapping techniques like Yotsu Musubi, Hana Musubi, and Hana Tsutsumi bring a creative, eco-friendly touch to gift-giving. Each style is unique, from the layered bows of Yotsu Musubi to the floral accents of Hana Musubi and the intricate flower bow of Hana Tsutsumi. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply adding a personal touch, these furoshiki techniques transform gifts into expressions of care and artistry.

Try these wrapping techniques with our Wagara and Garden Collection furoshiki prints, and let your gifts speak volumes about your thoughtfulness and commitment to sustainability. Happy wrapping!