FabWrap

20/12/2025

Come and grab the last minute of the Christmas shopping and eco-gift wrapping at the Otautahi Crafters Market today. The door is open till 2 pm😊

12/12/2025

Koha Wrapping is back at the Tanney!

Come and shop for your Christmas gifts at the Tannery or you are welcome to bring unwrapped present along and I will wrap them for your koha 🎄😎♻️
Fabric bags are available for $5!

Shout out to my past participants!
Come see me for wrapping tips, a quick recap or just coming to say Hi👋 ❤️

Tannery: 11 am to 3 pm
Friday and Saturday the 19th & 20th
Monday to Wednesday the 22nd to 23rd

Ōtautahi Crafters Market: 9 am to 2 pm
Place: Airforce museum
Sunday the 21st

09/11/2025

Beautiful Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. This trip gave me another beautiful spirit and a deeper musubi- connection with you! I truly enjoyed all of the workshops and your wonderful energy! Hopefully, I’ll see you again soon and present another class with you. Thank you ❤️🙏 I feel so blessed!!!

12/10/2025

GREAT NEWS!
FabWrap is bringing Furoshiki workshops to the Western Bay of Plenty!🥰👏㊗❣

Spreading the beauty and practicality of Furoshiki across Aotearoa has always been my passion, so this opportunity means a lot to me !! It’s such a great step forward for me and will also be my first workshop outside Christchurch!!! What a wonderful place to begin!

I’ll be visiting a few different locations across Tauranga to share the joy of sustainable wrapping and meet the amazing local community.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!

These workshops are part of the waste minimisation initiative.
Furoshiki is reusable, washable, and versatile, requiring no tape or ribbon - a perfect way to reduce waste while adding creativity to your gift wrapping.
Come and discover the art and joy of sustainable wrapping if you live nearby!

More details, visit here: westernbay.govt.nz · westernbay.govt.nz · kerbsidecollective.co.nz

02/10/2025

See you at Japan Fiesta!

More Furoshiki and more of the Hagire series!
Also, there will be a Kimono, Yukata and Obi for sale. Come by and grab something gorgeous for yourself or as a gift!

See you at the Japan Fiesta at Riccarton Resources
10am to 6 Pm

20/06/2025

Matariki celebration⭐️ It Māori’s New Year and is a time for reflection, celebration, and honoring ancestors.

New Zealand is a land of incredible natural beauty, multiculturalism and deep diversity. Having spent time here in Ōtautahi, Christchurch for 15 years, I’ve come to appreciate the unique spirit of this place. I fall more in love with this land each year. I acknowledge the tangata whenua, the Māori people of this land, and express my deep gratitude for being able to live, create and celebrate Matariki here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This upcycled Furoshiki design is a heartfelt creation of two cultures close to me of Japanese and Māori. Each piece of fabric carries its own story, and together they represent a beautiful connection between my heritage and my life in Aotearoa. Both side are special! It just like the cultures it reflects. This creation is very special to me, and I’m honoured to share it with you. I hope it speaks to you too. 🤍🌿🇯🇵🇳🇿

17/06/2025

Did you find any of your favorites? I hope you did! I know everyone has different tastes, and while some creations may not resonate with everyone, others might absolutely love them!

Putting a more Japanese touch into each Furoshiki is a delightful experience. It's so much fun to explore different wrapping techniques and discover the best ways to showcase each creation! Conclusion, a simple is the best!

13/06/2025

I’m excited to introduce my new design for upcycled Furoshiki thoughtfully crafted from off-cut Kimono fabric!

Kimono fabric is precious for us. we strive to maximise its beauty and value to share our Japanese heritage, designed with care to honor the beauty of traditional culture in a modern and functional way

Our Furoshiki are more than just fabric wraps! They are versatile, stylish, and eco-conscious alternatives to packaging, bags, and more. Furoshiki reflects a harmony of Japanese aesthetics and sustainable living.

I truly hope you love our latest addition!
I’m working on more unique and fun, beauties design Furoshiki!

27/05/2025

Tomorrow at the Upper Riccarton Library starting at 6.30 pm. I hope to see you there! 😊

Would you like to learn more about artisan crafts from experts practising their craft?

One of our fantastic craftspeople, Ayumi Hirata, will be introducing audiences to Furoshiki culture as part of Upper Riccarton Library's "Craft Snippets" series, on Wed 28 May 2025, from 6.30-7.30pm.

Furoshiki is a Japanese wrapping cloth and multi-purpose material that is used in many different ways. It provides an alternative to paper and plastic, and can be used for wrapping, carrying, transporting and decoration.

In her free community talk, Ayumi will share her passion for sustainability and showcase the beauty of this time-honoured Japanese tradition. For Ayumi, Furoshiki is a means of connection and represents something gentle and heartfelt.

After the talk, stay on for insights into new craft books at the library, and chat about craft activities in and around Waitaha Canterbury.

For more information, please see the Christchurch City Council Libraries website: https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/67e600c94225953e00168ec3

24/05/2025

I am delighted to announce that I will be a guest speaker this Wednesday, the 28th. I will speak about Furoshiki. Join me as I share my passion and vision for Furoshiki—the beautiful art of Japanese fabric wrapping. Whether you're already familiar with Furoshiki or completely new to it, this event is for everyone.

Discover how this traditional practice can be part of modern, sustainable living. I’ll also demonstrate practical actions we can take together here in our community.
Don’t miss it—come and be inspired!

Upper Riccarton Library 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm

10/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day!
Celebrate with heartfelt and warm gifts wrapped in Furoshiki, creating a deep connection with the best mum!

Enjoy two gifts in one! Furoshiki is a practical solution for any occasion! Join in the Furoshiki workshop to learn new skills!

We still have a few spaces available in May’s workshop and more detail please check out here https://www.rekindle.org.nz/collections/workshops/products/furoshiki-otautahi