The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) is organising its first “Furoshiki Design Contest” for art and design students, and is accepting applications till February 28th.
For those of you who don’t know, the Furoshiki is a square piece of fabric traditionally used in Japan to carry, store, or wrap objects.
It is used to wrap items of various shapes and sizes ranging from boxes, bottles, music instruments, baskets to many others, or it can also be used as a bag to transport items.
Over the years, the usage and popularity of furoshiki declined as department stores and supermarkets started providing paper and plastic bags to their customers, however, it has regained its popularity as it is environmentally friendly and helps reduce the use of plastics.
With the theme 'Malaysia + Japan', this contest aims to unearth and showcase new creative talents in Malaysia through the creation of furoshiki designs that incorporate diverse Malaysian and Japanese cultural elements.
We are proud to announce the “Furoshiki Design Contest” that will be happening from today, 1 February to 28 February...
Posted by The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur on Monday, February 1, 2021
So, what are you waiting for? If you have what it takes, the JFKL is looking forward to seeing original fusion designs that feature imaginative and unique Malaysian and Japanese cultural combinations.
Head over to their website to find out more: www.jfkl.org.my/furoshiki-designcontest
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
