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TUTORIALS

How to Tie a Furoshiki

Before you begin: Your furoshiki is table sized, so fold it in half twice (printed side out) into a small square. Then follow the instructions below.

  1. STEP 1

    Lay the cloth as a diamond and place the box in the center.

    Lay cloth diagonally, place box in center
  2. STEP 2

    Fold the nearest corner up over the box. For a snug fit, tuck the tip underneath.

    Fold bottom corner over the box
  3. STEP 3

    Fold the far corner down across the box, letting the tip drape over the edge.

    Fold top corner over the box, drape over edge
  4. STEP 4

    Lift the left and right corners tight over the center and secure with a double knot.

    Bring left and right corners to center, double knot
  1. STEP 1

    Lay the cloth diagonally and place the box in the center at a 45° angle.

    Lay cloth diagonally, place box in center
  2. STEP 2

    Bring the top and bottom corners to the center and tie a tight half knot.

    Bring top and bottom corners to center, half knot
  3. STEP 3

    Lift the left and right corners and hold them tight above the box.

    Bring remaining corners over the first knot
  4. STEP 4

    Tie the two corners securely with a double knot, tucking in any loose fabric.

    Tie the two corners securely with a double knot

One more trick

When the game’s done, smooth it out.

Unfold the cloth completely and you’ve got the signature tablecloth for your Pavilion set — wrapped to travel, made to play.

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