I had some Japanese cherry wood(some thin boards and branch) as gift from my woodworking friend. I was so happy with the gift and I wanted to make something right away and the first thing came to my mind was this item I saw in Japan.
This item can make any square cloth into a bag. In between bars, there are magnets so it's satisfying to open and close the bag.
Coincidently, when I went to Japan last year, I bought a Furoshiki cloth with Japanese cherry blossom pattern(not the one in the picture) so I thought it is good opportunity to recreate it and send it to the friend.
To solidify the thin cherry board and prevent it from warping, I glued other boards, walnut and maple.
Before making it, I googled a bit about the patent and it seems like an original maker holds the patent in Japan that isn't effective in the U.S. and even under the Japanese patent, it's allowed to recreate the item as long as it's not for business purpose with an intention to sell(I don't want to do anything unlawful).
Anyways, I'm not affiliated with the original maker but they have beautiful clothes on their international online shop if you are interested. https://www.musubi-furoshiki.com/
My friend was happy with the item so I successfully accomplished my mission now.
Thank you Ryan! It's simple but functional:) Pottz, Thank you! it's cool that you can make a bag with your favorite cloth in a min as long as it's a square shape until you get bored with it and change the cloth!
Brit, thank you! your coffin plane gave me an inspiration for my next project:) BB1, Thank you! Ron, it's not my idea but I like it so much especially the magnets in between the bars.
