Year of the Sheep 2027: Japanese Furoshiki Gift Wrapping
A lovely gift deserves a lovely wrapping. Even better if the wrapping is something you can keep.
Our Year of the Sheep 2027 furoshiki are Japanese cotton wrapping cloths featuring sheep and traditional patterns. Pair one with a handmade bowl, wrap a small present or give the cloth as a gift itself.
What Does the Year of the Sheep Mean?
2027 is the Year of the Sheep in Japan’s twelve-animal zodiac cycle. Known as hitsuji in Japanese, the sheep is traditionally associated with togetherness, family harmony and well-being at home.
Because sheep live in flocks, they offer an image of a family staying close and living peacefully together. On a gift, the motif becomes a wish for happiness and a harmonious home.
That meaning runs through both of our 2027 furoshiki designs. The small cloth pairs sheep with Seigaiha waves, expressing a wish for lasting peace. The medium design combines sheep with linked circles, another symbol of harmony.
A lovely sentiment to wrap around a gift for someone you care about.
Our Year of the Sheep 2027 Furoshiki
We’ve chosen two designs, each made in Japan from 100% cotton. Their different sizes give you options for small presents, ceramic pieces and larger gifts.
A thoughtful gift does not need to be complicated. A handmade bowl, chosen with someone in mind, can say a great deal.
Small Furoshiki: Red Mount Fuji
Sheep nestle among red, pink and cream wave patterns, with Mount Fuji and a rising sun in the background.
The traditional seigaiha waves express a wish for lasting happiness and a peaceful life. Look closely and the sheep become part of the pattern, a detail that’s easy to miss when the cloth is tied.
Use this smaller cloth for a compact present or a small ceramic piece. Check the product measurements against your gift, leaving enough fabric to fold and tie comfortably.
Medium Furoshiki: Hare Tsutsumi
This design features round white sheep against a rich red background, with overlapping circles and small gold details.
Part of the Hare Tsutsumi collection for special occasions, it combines sheep with a circular pattern expressing a wish for harmony.
At 70 × 70 cm, it offers more room to wrap a ceramic bowl, a bottle or several small gifts. The red colour works beautifully for Christmas presents too, so you don’t have to wait until New Year to use it.
The wrapping becomes part of that small gesture of care.
I especially like pairing furoshiki with handmade ceramics. You’re giving someone two things they can use, and the cloth makes even a simple present feel considered.
Once opened, it can wrap another gift, carry a lunchbox or bundle small belongings. For ceramics sent by post, protective packaging is still needed alongside the cloth.
A few folds, a knot and a wrapping worth keeping.
See our Japanese furoshiki wrapping cloths
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these furoshiki special for 2027?
Both designs celebrate the Year of the Sheep in the Japanese zodiac. Their sheep motifs express a traditional wish for family harmony and well-being at home.
Which size should I choose?
Choose the small cloth for a compact present or small ceramic piece. The medium 70 × 70 cm cloth offers more room for a bowl, bottle or several small gifts. Check the measurements and wrapping guidance on each product page.
Can I use them after 2027?
Of course. The designs celebrate 2027, but the cloths can be used for gift wrapping and everyday carrying for years afterwards.
Wrapping that stays with the gift
Celebrate the Year of the Sheep 2027 with Japanese furoshiki that make the wrapping part of the gift.
Sheep motifs express a wish for family harmony and well-being.
Two cotton designs made in Japan, in small and medium sizes.
Reusable gift wrapping for ceramics and other thoughtful presents.
Daisy Pepping
I’m Daisy, and I’m the quieter half of IKKAI Ceramics. I’m not the one throwing the bowls, but I’m always nearby—helping pack orders, shaping our voice, and keeping things running behind the scenes. What started as just lending a hand has grown into something I truly care about. This little business has become part of our family rhythm, and I feel lucky to be building it together with Abel.
