Kakefuda Kyoto - Famous Furoshiki Store

[flowers218]

I just loved watching this video. It is so awesome. The material is to die for. I'm just so impressed with watch you can do with anything. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I'm Afro american and can hardly wait to see the reactions when I sport one of my bags.

[Lynzyzetesx]

Awesome!!

[MayMossOfLakeByDowns]

Where can i buy Furoshiki made by Kakefuda online?

[camswitzer]

@MayMossOfLakeByDowns When w made this video, they didn't have an online store. And now, four years later? I really don't know. Sorry. But thanks for visiting and asking your question!!

[joncaeb]

A great friend of mine brought me a beautiful designer furoshiki from Tokyo so this video will inspire me to fold it into a small sack. Thanks for posting!

[VAMPIRLOVEmagic]

bellissimi!!!

[ThePudam]

ว๊าวว สุดยอดค๊าา

[camswitzer]

@ThePudam Sure. Whatever you say...

[Limastudent]

What a lovely view into old Japan! Great video.

[NiggazSoul]

wierd) but cool)

[AlexandSteve1992]

to make the 1st bag ... what is the measurement on the fabric??

[camswitzer]

@AlexandSteve1992 Sorry, I don't know. Challenge it!

[hrisi2]

@AlexandSteve1992 There was a label -> 105x105 cm, it's about 6:00 min

[nanny1951]

c'est génial !!!!!!!!! merci :)

[rosignole]

the only thing I didn't like is that: this wrap is to reduce paper waste and is meant to be eco-friendly - why then is it wrapped in big black paper and additionally put into a big beige paper bag???!!! Apart from that - I love the idea :)

[camswitzer]

@rosignole This is a traditional product of Kyoto/Japan and it was used before paper bags existed. Therefore it is not really designed to be eco friendly, and reduce paper. But your point is valid for the new generation. However, the bags are great to be recycled and used for other things (like giving gifts to people). Thanks for watching.

[septemberrain74]

Brilliant! Thanks for posting!

[LadySarahWalton]

I have just discovered Furoshiki and am amazed! Thanks for this great video capturing how to tie and use them!

[bag0k]

I shibori dyed two silk squares about a yard wide each for my fabric design class with the intention of tying them like furoshiki-style. I took one to the farmers market, and I felt like a million bucks! Though I don't recommend silk for making bags, it's a bit too stretchy and fine. Cotton would be better for bags, but silk is perfect for gift wrapping. I also decided that if I were to do it again, I'd go just a liiiitle bit larger. 40 inches seems good.

[camswitzer]

@bag0k What an excellent idea!

[heytherelisa]

beautiful!

what dimensions of cloth do i need to make a shoulder bag?

does the fabric have to be a square?

Thanks!

[camswitzer]

@heytherelisa Hi. Sorry, I don't know the answer to your questions. Kakefuda Kyoto might have a website now, but that's to sell their beautiful material. I'd suggest experimenting. Look at the video, use spacial relations and you shold get a good idea of how big the bag is that the owner is making. Good luck!

[Lu6361]

Excelente execução e resultado idem.

[ortomak]

неплохая красивая авоська своими руками

[camswitzer]

@ortomak I'm glad you REALLY liked it!

[sizikh]

Фокусник, однако!

[camswitzer]

@sizikh I'm glad you loved it!

[sizikh]

Фокусник - покусник, однако.))))

[camswitzer]

@sizikh I'm glad you liked it!

[MissAgujas]

AWESOME!!

[mary1989acit]

amazing!!!I like this!!!!!

[5unFi5h]

That there is magic!

[LilyoftheShadow]

I wish I had seen this when I was still in Japan! I saw a couple being carried around, but I didn't know much about them. I would have liked to go there--I was literally a train ride away from Kyoto the whole time.

Thanks for the vid!

[jmd4wd]

Nice, I like it. What kind of fabric is better to create the purse? What fabric do you use or recommend? And I''m confuse, is a rectangle or square? Thank you.

[camswitzer]

JMD - It is a square. I'd use a rough cotton. Thanks for watching.

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[FxFvD]

niiiceee cardboard 

[MsEly83]

una figata

[halibelly]

it's so simple and convenient! :)

[shampoovta]

This is brilliant! I love it!

[edcavazzani]

Otimo!!!!!

[GryphonLady2007]

I now have a bunch of scarves to start making bags to sell. The mission store that I get them from moved to a new location that is a walking distance from where I live. I now walk to the store to get my scarves. Saves on gas, saves the Earth, and is great exercise for me as well. I may just owe my healthier body to furoshiki.

PEACE!

[camswitzer]

Gryphon - Way. To. Go!

[emacwakeup]

this is sooo clever!!

[GryphonLady2007]

I just found some scarves at a thrift store in my area. The lady there said that they get them all the time. I will be going there all summer and stocking up on as many of them as I can. We have a festival in October and my aunt has a booth. I am gonna make some Furoshiki bags and sell them there. Great thing is that I am recylcing used scarves that otherwise might be thrown away. A win win situation.

Thank you

PEACE!

[Vinniebearinpa]

Nice vid (second time I watched it!) Very good commentary Cam! 5 stars

[claustrea]

¡Precioso!

[Pandaa1993]

YEAH ! This is so cool~

very nice video !!!

I'll make the little bag !

xD

[mundomio71]

EXCELENT FOR A GIFT, I LOVE IT, BECAUSE I WILL DO IT, IS PRETTY AND

CHEAP, AND VERY ORIGINAL, TANKS.

REGARDS, FROM MEXICO. VERY GOOD YOUR COMMENT, GryphoneLady2007 bye.

[downtowncowtown]

thats so cooooooool !!

thanks for the vid !

[72sqbomfim]

Amazing! I love it! Congratulation from Brazil!

[keyinregulus3]

Wow thats pretty cool. You can do it with such simple materials! Just like when I saw a guy make a hat from palm leaves in Fiji.

[GryphonLady2007]

Thank you for posting this video. Introduced me to the art of Furoshiki. Fell in love with it at first site. Trying to get my fellow Kentuckians to love it too. PEACE!

[GryphonLady2007]

Another way of saving the earth is to raid your own linen closet and use old sheets that you no longer use because of wear and tear. Or you can use fabric reclaimed from clothing that cannot be worn anymore. The possibilities are endless to what and where you can get your Furoshiki fabric from, espeicially if you are a crafter like me

[GryphonLady2007]

I love Furoshiki. I made two out of some fabric that I had lying around. Love them. For those who want to know. You can make them out of just about any kind of fabric. Here's an idea you can steal from me. Go to a thrift shop or mission store they just might have some left over fabric that someone donated to them. Buy it and make your own Furoshiki. Not only to you have a wonderful bag but it is make from using fabric someone else didn't want. Talk about saving the earth.

[camswitzer]

this is exactly what I was hoping people would do upon watching this video! Go out and get some material, and make your own furoshiki!

Thank you for posting this.

[JapaneseModernist]

@GryphonLady2007 Yes! Do the right thing! Remember to save on other things as well such as gas, food, water, laundry and everything

[10coni1]

hola muy bonitas tus bolsas y muy practicas

[camswitzer]

In english a bonito is a fish... *wink*

[JapaneseModernist]

@camswitzer She/he said "hello, very beautiful your bags/purses and very practical/useful!

[stashsiren]

Beautifully artful as well as practical! I was inspired to look up this ancient art after seeing that Lush in the U.K. will now be offering to wrap purchases with recycled vintage scarves - I am so glad that they have chosen to do this! Thank you for posting such a great video!

[camswitzer]

Thank YOU for watching!! Actually I saw on TV recently that a scarf maker started wrapping ceremonial envelopes like this. so instead of throwing the outer envelope wrapping out (which you always do when receiving wedding, or funeral, etc. envelopes with cash inside), you have a scarf to keep and reuse. VERY ingenious!

[Drafke]

Amazing!

[tonialgast]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!! Very criative. Congratulations.

Brasil: Incrível!!!!!!!!!!! Muito criativo. Parabéns.

[LYNDSLYNDS]

they should use a "economy" version of the Furoshiki to hold the new purchased Furoshiki

[ShellyD1992]

amazing!

[gianlusmom]

My full respect to the Japanese people!

[EverGreenTeens]

We don't need plastic shopping bags or expensive purses. I'll be using this method to carry. Thank you.

[camswitzer]

Excellent!

[JapaneseModernist]

@EverGreenTeens Fantastic! Spread the progress!

[camswitzer]

I can't quite understand you, sorry. Would you please try to put this into English for me? I only speak that and Japanese, sorry.

[gianlusmom]

It's better if you don't understand.....can't argue with stupidity.

[Akromantula]

Woow! I'll try it! =)

[Emgabe1978]

me he quedado con la boca abierta, que creatividad ,a lade este tipo

[esuns13]

CUTE!!!!!!

[Demoras]

Ooh! That's really cute!

[ladykitty16]

omg i wanna try doing one of those!!!

[Phebbells]

que original !!!!

[ELI3188]

woonderful...

[marcecl08]

que ingenioso me encanto :)

[muktismom]

absolutely amazing! My friend from Japan tried to demonstrate one by drawing it. An delighted to find your youtube! They also use a slightly more rectangular cloth to make more of a "hobo" bag that hangs from the shoulder to waist level.

fantastic for a beach bag! for towel and lotion, etc.

[GiuliettaChat]

so cool!! F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!!

[Moraditars]

¡¡Divino!! aparte las telas son muy bonitas.

[brightsidexchoke]

These are so cool! I want one!

[ro0ckiebunny]

i WANT one now..but I live in Ohio *sobb*

these Furoshiki are beautiful O.O

[ts003]

Um, wouldn't those in theory be easy to make? Wouldn't the biggest problem be picking the fabrics? If you can't make one, it shouldn't be too difficult to commission a few from some friend or old grandmother or so, especially if you supply the fabrics.

[camswitzer]

Bingo! I put it up for everyone to get the IDEA, find some fabric they like, and steal away.

[ts003]

Hm... I'm not so sure you can call using the idea stealing. It's a bit too old and a bit too widespread. Definitely awesome to use though. I hope she'll try to find some fabrics. No idea what Ohio is like, but hopefully there are some good fabric stores in her city.

[camswitzer]

I hope there are some good fabric stores in the city, otherwise I would be a tad leery visiting! I'd hate to arrive "overdressed" to find everyone wandering around all "buffed up"... *wink* Thanks for the dialogue. Much appreciated.

[amorantottc]

love it :)

[ipoohkumasan2]

This is a good video that correctly shows the culture of Japan.

[brukskakan]

I LOVE YOUTUBE!

[raku217]

it's kind or ironic that they place their purchases in a paper shopping bag? and are carrying western purses? :)

[camswitzer]

How complex, society Japan be...

[TAMASHIIKOKORO]

good point, lol. i felt the same hehe

[camswitzer]

Sorry, but my responses are not working. Please visit yahoo or google, and type in kakefuda kyoto and you will find an english page for them. Wish I could post the site here, but it doesn't work.

[papergirl2415]

Thanks for the quick reply! I did find it on the internet. Can't wait to check out the store.

[camswitzer]

Papergirl - I'm glad you found them. Good luck and I hope you find some patterns you like! - Cam

[papergirl2415]

Thank you for posting this video! I live in the Kansai area and often go shopping in Kyoto. I finally bought my first two furoshikis today (they are smaller than these, and made of rough silk). I was looking up folding techniques and came across your video. Where in Kyoto is this store?

[ABellyGoddess]

I also made a furoshiki for my daughter to take to school as a book bag, and one to hold her dance shoes (to keep them from scuffing each other). Thanks so much for the BEST post on furoshikis and on Kakefuda! You rock!

[camswitzer]

I am glad it worked out well for you and I hope your daughter is the talk of the school now! Carrying a little bit of asian mystique can always be exciting.

[ABellyGoddess]

Hey Cam,

Thx 4 posting this vid! I've been watching it obsessively for about 6 weeks, after I discovered furoshiki for bento. That started my obsession. I even contacted Kakefuda and have ordered 3 furoshikis from them. Hidetaka is very nice and helpful. Way expensive (still choking)but wanted to support the artisan enterprise.

Domo Arigato!

[Redshift21]

"THE" original green reusable shopping bag !!

[metopera17]

I was in Japan in September and I bought several of these cloths. However, I am having a hard time making one - I think it's because the fabric is too thick. Is there an ideal cloth size and fabric to use.

Thank you,

[camswitzer]

I don't think so... if you bought the standard cotton "furoshiki" you should have no trouble. Maybe the material you purchased was not big enough? Hmmm.... could the material you have be starched? Tried washing it to soften it up?

[dee12094]

omg this is so awesome :D i just made 1 its so awesome! :3 hanks for posting this vid ^_~

[camswitzer]

Dee - I'm glad you found this and that it brought some pleasure into your life. Enjoy and spread the good feelings!

[dee12094]

oh i will :3 i gess this was something that made me happy right now since i'm going through some tough times.... anyway....thank you

[SargonMan]

Are the knots tied SQUARE knots?

[camswitzer]

You can tie them any way you like, just don't tie them so that they slip when bearing weight. And because the material is voluminous, even if you tie a regular knot, you can still work them loose. Have fun! Be creative.

[jesuisunpirate]

this is incredible. I am buying fabric tomorrow at work.

[soccerfan2001]

nice!

[summerdae711]

wow amazing!

[poipolin]

Amazing , I loved it !!!!

[antaresdiekow]

OMG furoshiki is great, but did you see that this store was selling their bag in a bag in a bag?!!!! So much for being an environmentally responsible option as it is being advertised (elsewhere)! How totally rediculous. Must everything be "packaged" for it to satisfy the modern consumer' need to prove that they are good little consumers? Discusting.

[camswitzer]

Yes, someone above said the same thing. Packaging in Japan is a very important part of the entire package, so thinking of the environment in that respect will take a while to ... rethink here. It's like talking environment, but continuing to drive big cars.

[pinkydragon9]

how expensive is it in japan?

[camswitzer]

It depends on what "it" means. A "beefbowl" lunch can cost JPY 250 (about $2.50). A traditional wedding kimono can cost JPY 2,500,000 (about USD $25,000).

[2809micas]

love it , made 2 of them :D

[camswitzer]

Great!

[atree3]

this is just great

thanks

[camswitzer]

Thank YOU for taking the time to watch. It is appreciated.

[komisobaba]

What beautiful cloth! where can I buy it?

[camswitzer]

You can buy it in Kyoto at Kakefuda dot jp.

[epohnopulse]

How much for a piece of cloth for this, cloth, origami?

[camswitzer]

They varied in price, but all were hand made so they were NOT cheap. If you think of it as a "piece of cloth" the price of JPY 5,000 will sound very costly. But considering the cost of living in Kyoto is extremely high, traditional hand-made products in Kyoto are not going to be Cheap Chinese. And neither are they junk. Of course you can find any piece of material that you like from a store and cut it to a size that works. It's all about the marketing! Works for some, not for others. Arigato.

[fandejp05]

XD i'm french, so it will be so difficult for me ;) I think it's very beautiful ! I'd like to make my furoshiki (l)

[camswitzer]

Give it a try and thank you for watching.

[szimert]

有難うございます。これで私もＴＲＹして見ます。

como e facil que lindo que e o furoshiki ...

muito obrigada.

[camswitzer]

Yes, enjoy it!

[bestiaccia]

Very nice tradition!

[camswitzer]

Handy, too. Try it yourself and see!

[bestiaccia]

I certainly will!!

[berkybean]

Ingenious!

[camswitzer]

Thanks.

[Diangela7]

Bonito, pero lo irónico aquí es que se supone que es más para conservar el ambinte, e las mujeres salen con bolsas de papel, ajajjajaa. -o-

[camswitzer]

Can you give me a translation, please?

[bestiaccia]

Translation: "Nice, but the irony here is that it is supposed to be something ecological and the women come out of the shop with paper bags, ouch"

[skeletontea]

Was anyone else struck by the irony of the women (at the end)each carrying their new furoshiki in a disposable package placed inside a paper bag?

You'd think they'd be sold as is, and either placed inside another furoshiki, or made into an empty bag (in which items that might purchased during the day could be placed.)

[camswitzer]

Very good point!

[raje22]

Thank you very much for sharing! What a great way to wrap a gift with a gift. Spread the idea of not wasting without preaching :)

[camswitzer]

Raje - I never thought of it that way, but that is so true! I wonder if there is a way of spreading the idea of not smoking without preaching....

[valrodriguez]

waaaa sugoi yo ne, furoshiki wa. moshi nihon ni ittara watashi wa zettai ni kau.

[camswitzer]

nihon ni inakute mo kaemasu yo! katte mite kudasai.

[s1paul75]

thanx for sharing this!

[claudiacal]

what a good idea!

[camswitzer]

It's fantastic! Give it a try. Those ingenious Japanese!

[macdaddy343]

What is dozo?

[camswitzer]

"Here you are.", or "please" (as in extending an offering of something).

[macdaddy343]

thanks

[utubething8]

Never knew about Furoshiki, until you mentioned it. New things are amazing

[camswitzer]

Especially when they are hundreds of years old! Now talk about recycling!!