Cotswold Living Magazine and The Art of Japan
Yukki and I are thrilled to feature in the September 2023 issue of beautiful Cotswold Living magazine! It was wonderful to talk to Sharon...
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- Mar 15, 2023
Let's Make Furoshiki Wraps and Bags for Easter!
Spring is on its way, and here in the Cotswolds there will soon be lambs in the fields and blossom on the trees! It will be soon be...
- Jul 21, 2022
You'll Love Yuzu, our New Furoshiki!
Have you ever tried the delicious Japanese citrus fruit called Yuzu? You might recognise the bright yellow fruits and their delicious...
- Jun 16, 2022
Corporate Furoshiki Gift-wrapping Events
Updated Summer 2024 I learned my authentic furoshiki gift-wrapping skills in Kyoto, the area where furoshiki originated over a thousand...
- Apr 27, 2022
Wedding Furoshiki: Zusetsu at Clevedon Hall!
Yukki and I had a wonderful time at Clevedon Hall in Somerset, preparing furoshiki-wrapped wedding favours for an Easter wedding. The...
- Apr 14, 2022
Beautiful Blue Snowflower!
Hello everyone! We have such exciting news for you! Our Snowflower Pink furoshiki has done so well, we have been able to create it in a...
- Jan 19, 2022
Looking at Traditional Japanese Patterns!
Our new-in-for-spring 48cm Reversible Furoshiki Bright Pink Cherry Blossom and Blue Wave To celebrate our new spring furoshiki, I'm keen...
- Dec 16, 2021
Zusetsu 2021 Rewind!
As we near the end of 2021, the Zusetsu Team wraps up the year by reflecting on some key highlights.
- Dec 5, 2021
How to Christmas Gift-wrap with Furoshiki!
Now that we are in full swing of the Christmas season, it's time we talk about how to furoshiki-wrap your presents. We've talked about...
- Nov 24, 2021
Zusetsu's Christmas Traditions!
Who else is excited for a full-on, proper Christmas this year?? We don't care if we're early, the Zusetsu Team is already in the...
- Oct 14, 2021
Take a Look at our New Furoshiki Handbook!
We're thrilled to be able to introduce you to our new Zusetsu Furoshiki Handbook! It includes 16 different styles of furoshiki wrap, so...
- Sep 9, 2021
9 September: The Chrysanthemum Festival!
It's the 9th of September, and we're thinking of chrysanthemums today, as it's Kiku no Sekku in Japan: the Chrysanthemum Festival! The...
- Jul 14, 2021
Snowflower: Our First Zusetsu Furoshiki!
Made in Kyoto, Designed by Zusetsu Hello everyone! We are beyond excited to announce our first ever Zusetsu original furoshiki,...
- Jul 1, 2021
Summer Styling with Furoshiki Hair Ties!
It's summer time, and if you have long hair like us you'll like to find pretty ways to tie your hair back! Our furoshiki from Kyoto are a...
- Jun 11, 2021
Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths from NHK Japanology Plus
Japanese broadcaster NHK have some wonderful programmes studying various cultural aspects of Japan which you can watch in English on NHK...
- May 12, 2021
Gift Wrapping - Creative Ideas from Japan
We have an incredibly beautiful range of furoshiki from Kyoto in our online store! Gift Wrapping: Creative Ideas from Japan is a book...
- Apr 28, 2021
Saturday Evening at our Sake and Furoshiki Online Event!
We had such a fun evening hosting our first online sake taste-testing event with sake sommelier Robin from Sorakami! Furoshiki bottle...
- Apr 22, 2021
Mottainai!
Our 100cm Mottainai Organic Furoshiki in Forest Green with our Large Patchin Handle in Walnut Mottainai! Mottainai! is a Japanese phrase...
- Apr 13, 2021
Hanami Furoshiki Workshop: So Much Fun!
Our live online event Furoshiki Class: Japanese Hanami Bento Wrap and More! Bento wrap: Cohare Furoshiki Meadow Flowers | Bright Pink and...
- Apr 6, 2021
Let's Learn about Sake!
We are so excited to announce our upcoming online event on Japanese sake and furoshiki bottle wrapping! Here are Zusetsu, we love a good...
- Mar 24, 2021
Our Hanami Story!
It's officially cherry blossom season! And that means hanami time :) Hanami (花見) literally means "flower viewing" and it's a Japanese...
- Mar 18, 2021
Japanese Wrapping Culture
A gift from our dear friend Mai was wrapped carefully in layers of wrapping! Here at Zusetsu we’ve been looking into the wonderful...
- Dec 11, 2020
Zusetsu's Gift Guide for Japan-Lovers!
Do you have a friend or family member who is crazy about Japan? With Christmas just around the corner, are you looking for the perfect...
- Dec 4, 2020
Why You Should Use Furoshiki This Christmas!
Help us spread the word of furoshiki to your friends and family for a more eco-conscious and special Christmas!
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