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What is Furoshiki? - tortoise general store

What is Furoshiki?

Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth dating back to the Nara period (710-794 AD). Originally, this cloth was used to wrap valuables. As public...

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Tenugui All Day ~ A Day in the Life of the Magical Tenugui Cloth - tortoise general store

Tenugui All Day ~ A Day in the Life of the Magical Tenugui Cloth

Helping the environment often seems out of reach.  Our problems can feel massive and complex, and it's difficult to see how our small choices affect big problems. But what if...

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How To Make Re-Usable Tenugui Cling Wraps for a Plastic Free Experience! - tortoise general store

How To Make Re-Usable Tenugui Cling Wraps for a Plastic Free Experience!

Disposable cling wraps offer convenience, but aren't earth friendly.  If you've ever had to seal a can of cat food or wrap your kid's lunch...

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Crafty Fun for Kids and Adults: Rustic Natural Dye Eggs to Celebrate Spring - tortoise general store

Crafty Fun for Kids and Adults: Rustic Natural Dye Eggs to Celebrate Spring

The return of spring brings with it a bounty of colors, and we're inspired to celebrate with this simple and fun craft project using natural dye.  At...

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How to Wrap your Holiday Present in the Tortoise Style! - tortoise general store

How to Wrap your Holiday Present in the Tortoise Style!

For everyone's safety and comfort this holiday season - we will stop in-store gift wrapping starting November 1st 2021.  But we're not about to leave you hanging! ...

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