A wrapping cloth and a method of using the wrapping cloth

Abstract

A wrapping cloth is provided that can be used to wrap various items in an artful manner and that is reusable. The wrapping cloth is a piece of fabric having a geometric shape which includes a tab with a band on a first surface and a pocket on the second surface. The fabric is folded over an object placed on the fabric and the band, which has some elasticity to it, is placed around the corners of the fabric that are folded over the object. The wrapping cloth, when not in use, is folded into the integrated pocket for portability and storage. The pocket allows the folded wrapping cloth to fit within. The pocket may also have a loop sewn onto the inside, so that it can be looped onto a backpack, bag, belt loop, etc. A flap on the pocket prevents slippery material from spilling out of the pocket.

Description

A WRAPPING CLOTH AND A METHOD OF USING THE WRAPPING CLOTHFIELD OF DISCLOSURE

[0001] The overall field of this invention generally pertains to a versatile, Japanese-style wrapping cloth (furoshiki) that can wrap various articles of varying sizes and shapes.BACKGROUND

[0002] Unwrapping a gift is a treasured moment. A gift is enclosed in some sort of material, typically a wrapping paper. Wrapping paper is specifically designed for gift wrapping and discarded after unwrapping the enclosed gift. An alternative to wrapping paper is using a gift box or a bag, which can be reused.

[0003] Though gift wrapping is associated with happy events, there are drawbacks to enclosing a gift in the above-mentioned options. The first is the amount of waste and economic loss generated by using traditional gift wrap or wrapping paper. Paper inherently retains creases and is prone to tearing, rendering it difficult to reuse. Wrapping paper is also difficult to recycle, with some local authorities declining to accept used wrapping paper for recycling (https: / / www.recyclenow.com / recycle-an-item / wrapping-paper). A 2019 AP article (https: / / apnews.com / article / 50d567b82f7b4509b80083a23ed3aa8a) cites a Sundale Research report, stating that US sales of wrapping paper reached $8.14 billion in 2018, all on a single-use product. The second is the unsustainability of paper and plastic shopping / gift bags, and the narrowness of their utility: bags (with a main body and handles) are limited in the dimensions, shapes, and volumes of what they can hold. Essentially, wrapping paper can be difficult to use well and / or easily, particularly for young children and / or those with joint pain.

[0004] One solution to this problem is furoshiki wrapping, the Japanese art of using fabric (furoshiki) to wrap objects of various shapes and dimensions. Over centuries, the Japanese have developed and perfected countless ways to wrap and transport objects with strong yet lightweight fabric. In general, wrapping fabric and even furoshiki in Japan are simply singular, flat pieces of fabric. They are a good alternative to wrapping paper as they are durable, reusable, and artful. Despite this advantage, there are some drawbacks to furoshiki, or wrapping cloths. Like origami, wrapping and tying knots artfully with fabric can be confusing and difficult, especially to those who are unaccustomed to the art. Additionally, when an object wrapped in the furoshiki is removed, one is left with a large piece of fabric, which may be stored in another bag or folded and stored somewhere. There are furoshiki that have pockets or similar structures. One such furoshiki includes a bag itself affixed to a part of the furoshiki. While this item can be used as regular furoshiki, the bag is intended to be used for carrying larger items and not to store the furoshiki compactly. Another known furoshiki includes a water repellent pocket (holder) on the inside. This pocket on the furoshiki focuses on holding small personal objects, and the pocket is not conducive to being turned inside out, or to contain the furoshiki. Additionally, usage (e.g. wrapping, folding, tying, etc.) of furoshiki themselves may not seem straightforward or be clear as they are just a flat piece of fabric.

[0005] Accordingly, there is still an unsolved need for an improved wrapping cloth that may address these and other existing issues.SUMMARY

[0006] One or more embodiments are provided below for a wrapping cloth that can be used to wrap various items. A sliding elastic band fitted within a tab on the wrapping cloth would beused to artfully close the folded wrapping cloth over the object. The wrapping cloth, when not in use, is folded into an integrated pocket for portability and storage. The pocket is integrated on one side of the wrapping cloth, and a sliding band and a tab are integrated on an opposite side. The pocket may be fashioned from a stretchy material to allow the folded wrapping cloth to fit within. The pocket may also have a loop sewn onto the inside, so that it can be looped onto a backpack, bag, belt loop, etc., as well as a fabric flap / lid to prevent slippery material from spilling out of the pocket.

[0007] In another aspect of the present invention, several examples of wrapping cloths are presented with visual indicia to create a guide to wrap an item with the wrapping cloth. The visual indicia are integrated on the wrapping cloth and positioned in pre-determined sequences to guide positioning of an item and sequence of folding the wrapping cloth over the item to form a neat, hand-wrapped appearance.

[0008] Thus, it is an object of the present disclosure to provide an improved alternative to wrapping paper. The present disclosure also provides an improved wrapping cloth that includes visual indicia as wrapping guides for ease of use, a closure means, and a compact self-containment means.

[0009] Other aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent upon consideration of the following description.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the following drawings. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood with regard to the following description,appended claims, and accompanying drawings. The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a pictorial illustration depicting a plan view of a first side of a wrapping cloth in an unfolded state in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a pictorial illustration depicting a plan view of a second side of a wrapping cloth in an unfolded state in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a pictorial illustration depicting a close-up view of a pocket on the first side of the wrapping cloth of FIG. 1 in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a pictorial illustration depicting a close-up view of a tab and sliding band on the second side of the wrapping cloth of FIG. 2 in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a pictorial illustration depicting a coaster-like item being placed in the pocket to create a hard surface to place a bottle or other item requiring a hard surface in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a pictorial illustration depicting a bottle placed on top of the coaster like item placed in the pocket in preparation to be wrapped within the wrapping cloth in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a pictorial illustration depicting an example of a method of wrapping a bottle within the wrapping cloth in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a pictorial illustration depicting another example of a method of wrapping a bottle within the wrapping cloth in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a pictorial illustration depicting an example of wrapping a box within the wrapping cloth in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 10A is a pictorial illustration depicting the wrapping cloth in a folded state folded to a shape and size of the pocket in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 10B is a pictorial illustration depicting the wrapping cloth from FIG. 10A with the folded portion of the wrapping cloth pushed into the pocket by turning the pocket inside out in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 10C is a pictorial illustration depicting the wrapping cloth from FIG. 10B with the folded portion fully inserted into the pocket with a flap of the pocket extended outward in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 10D is a pictorial illustration depicting the pocket from FIG 10C closed by the flap in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 11 A is a pictorial illustration depicting an example of visual indicia on the wrapping cloth, to help with placement and / or wrapping guides in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 1 IB is a pictorial illustration depicting another example of visual indicia on the wrapping cloth, to help with placement and / or wrapping guides in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 11C is a pictorial illustration depicting yet another example of visual indicia on the wrapping cloth, to help with placement and / or wrapping guides in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In the Summary above and in this Detailed Description, and the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, reference may be made to particular features of the invention. It may be understood that the disclosure of the invention in this specification includes all possible combinations of such particular features. For example, where a particular feature may be disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or embodiment of the invention, or a particular claim, that feature can also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and / or in the context of other particular aspects and embodiments of the invention, and in the invention generally.

[0028] Where reference may be made herein to a method comprising two or more defined steps, the defined steps can be carried out in any order or simultaneously (except where the context excludes that possibility), and the method can include one or more other steps which are carried out before any of the defined steps, between two of the defined steps, or after all the defined steps (except where the context excludes that possibility).

[0029] “Exemplary” may be used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any aspect described in this document as “exemplary” may not necessarily be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects.

[0030] Throughout the drawings, like reference characters are used to designate like elements. As used herein, the term “coupled” or “coupling” may indicate a connection. The connection may be a direct or an indirect connection between one or more items. Further, the term “set” as used herein may denote one or more of any items, so a “set of items” may indicate the presence of only one item or may indicate more items. Thus, the term “set” may be equivalent to “one or more” as used herein.

[0031] The present disclosure recognizes the unsolved need for an improved alternative to a wrapping paper that is reusable. The present disclosure recognizes the common problem of gift wrapping or packaging an item in a wrapping cloth or a furoshiki. The present disclosure provides an improved wrapping cloth that includes visual indicia as wrapping guides for ease of use, a closure means, and a compact self-containment means. The scope of the present invention is not limited by these effects.

[0032] Referring to the figures, FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a wrapping cloth 100 for packaging and / or wrapping by surrounding an article. The wrapping cloth 100 comprises a flat expanse of fabric having a first surface 101 and a second surface 102. FIG. 1 illustrates the first surface 101 which may be exemplified as an inner concealed surface and FIG. 2 illustrates the second surface 102 which may be exemplified as an outer exposed surface when an item is wrapped in the wrapping cloth 100. The wrapping cloth 100 includes a pocket 120 serving as a self-containment means for the wrapping cloth, to hold a small item, and / or to hold a small item to provide a solid surface for another article wrapped in the wrapping cloth 100. A tab 130 and sliding elastic band 132 are also integrated on the wrapping cloth 100, which serve to close the wrapping cloth 100 when used to wrap an article. The sliding elastic band 132 may alternatively be a non-elastic material which is removable, such as and not limited to a piece of ribbon. Furthermore, in another embodiment, the sliding elastic band 132 may be an elastic band that is detachable such as an elastic band with Velcro that can be opened flat or closed into a loop. In other non-limiting embodiments shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the wrapping cloth 100 may be integrated with visual indicia that serve as folding and / or wrapping instructions.

[0033] The wrapping cloth 100 is used to wrap objects in an artful manner and is intended to be reusable. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the fabric used for the wrapping cloth 100is in an unfolded position where the wrapping cloth 100 is relatively flat and having a polygonal shape, for example a square shape as shown in the figures. The wrapping cloth 100 is a two- dimensional sheet of fabric material, wherein the fabric is selected to be generally flexible and foldable so as to wrap an article. The fabric can include, and not be limited to, woven, non-woven, natural and synthetic, fibers, cloths, burlaps, and combinations thereof.

[0034] According to one or more non-limiting embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the wrapping cloth 100 has a square shape, the wrapping cloth has four (4) comers 103, 104, 105, 106 that may be used as knotable or bindable edges. It is to be understood that the wrapping cloth may have a plurality of corners depending on the polygonal shape. It is also to be assumed that that the wrapping cloth may come in other geometric shapes, such as and not limited to a circle, an oval, a triangle, and shapes with irregular outlines.

[0035] The pocket 120 is where the wrapping cloth 100 itself would be inserted into when not in use, for ease of storage and portability. Having an integrated pocket 120 for such a purpose would allow a user to store the wrapping cloth 100 in a convenient place for future use. In one or more non-limiting embodiments, the pocket 120 is formed on the first surface 101 side of the wrapping cloth 100, the side that exemplifies the inner concealed surface. The pocket 120 can also be used to store small items or store an item that can be used as a hard surface for a bottle to rest upon. The pocket 120 can also be used to store a card or note.

[0036] As seen in this non-limiting embodiment, the pocket 120 is formed onto a center of the wrapping cloth 100 on the first surface 101. The pocket 120 has a corresponding shape as the shape of the wrapping cloth 100. Ideally, but not required, the pocket has edges that may be parallel to the edges of the wrapping cloth 100. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the wrapping cloth 100 has a square shape, and thus the pocket 120 also has a square shape. Insuch a case, when the wrapping cloth is folded it can fit neatly into the pocket 120, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D. It is to be understood that the pocket 120 can be included anywhere on the first surface and at any angle to the shape of the wrapping cloth.

[0037] As best seen in FIGS. 3 and 10A to 10D, the pocket 120 includes a flap 122, and a fastener for the pocket 120. The fastener may include any type known in the arts, including and not limited to button(s), snap button(s), zipper, and hook and loop fastener. In the non-limiting embodiment shown in the figures, a hook and loop fastener are being used, with a first hook and loop strip 123 on the flap 122 and a second hook and loop strip 124 on the first surface 101 of the wrapping cloth 100 directly positioned below the flap 122. As best seen in FIG. 3, when the flap 120 extends out and away from the pocket, the first hook and loop strip 123 is positioned on the flap 122 that faces away from the first surface 101 of the wrapping cloth 100. Thus, as such the first hook and loop strip 123 also faces away from the second hook and loop strip 124 on the first surface 101. This is the case when the pocket 120 is not being used to self-contain the wrapping cloth 100. The flap 122 may also be folded under into the pocket 120. In this position, the first hook and loop strip 123 and the second hook and loop strip 124 engage with each other to close the pocket 120. This may be useful if a small item is being stored within the pocket 120 and closing the pocket as such will ensure that the item is securely stored.

[0038] The wrapping cloth 100 can be folded and self-contained within the pocket 120 for portability and storage. Referring to FIGS. 10A to 10D, the wrapping cloth 100 is folded, then the pocket 120 is turned inside out which encapsulates the folded wrapping cloth on an inside of the overturned pocket 120. In this inside out position shown in FIG 10C, the second hook and loop strip 124 is now on the outside of the pocket. Additionally, the flap 122 with the first hook and loop strip 123 are also turned around such that the flap 122 can overhang over an open end ofthe pocket 120 and the first hook and loop strip 123 can engage with the second hook and loop strip 124 to close the opening of the pocket 120.

[0039] Also, a loop 126 is exposed when the pocket 120 is turned inside out with the folded wrapping cloth 100, as see in FIG. 10D. Referring to FIG. 3, the loop 126 can be seen inside of the pocket 120 when the pocket 120 is not turned inside out and the wrapping cloth 100 is in an unfolded state. The loop 126 is attached between the flap 122 and the first surface 101 of the wrapping cloth on the inside of the pocket 120. In the non-limiting embodiment shown in the figures, the loop is a closed loop that is permanently attached. It is also to be understood that the loop 120 may be formed from a flat piece that has one end attached to the first surface 101 and the other end includes a fastener, allowing the loop 120 to loop around a handbag strap, for example. The loop 126 would allow for ease of carrying, storing, or pulling out. The loop 126 can be used to hold or hang the wrapping cloth 100 from when contained within the pocket 120. Another example use for the loop 126 would be the ease of finding and using the loop 126 to pull out of another bag the wrapping cloth 100 may be stored in.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4, the second surface 102 of the wrapping cloth 100, which is exemplified as the outer exposed surface, includes the tab 130 and sliding band 132. The tab 130 is attached at one of the corners 103, 104, 105, or 106 of the wrapping cloth 100. It is to be understood that the tab 130 can be placed anywhere on the second surface 102 of the wrapping cloth 100. The tab 130 is a length of fabric (or other flexible material) having two ends, wherein each end of the tab 130 is attached to the wrapping cloth 100. The tab 130 can be attached permanently, for example sewn onto the wrapping cloth 100. Alternatively, the tab 130 can be detachable wherein one end or both ends are detachable. The tab 130, in this case, is attached by any fastening means, such as buttons, snap buttons, hook and loop fastener, among other fasteningmeans. In one such example, there are one or more buttonhole-like openings in the wrapping cloth 100, through which one or both ends of the tab 130 can slide. The end (or both ends) that slides through would be pulled taut (so as to prevent the tab 130 from arching away from the fabric of the wrapping cloth when it is bunched together). The end(s) of the tab 130 can then be attached to the first surface 101 to prevent loosening of the length of the tab 130 on the second surface 102.

[0041] The sliding band is 132 is positioned within the tab 130 and can slide the length of the tab 130. The ability for the band 132 to slide allows for adjustability of placement of the band to close the wrapping cloth 100. The sliding band 132 has an elastic quality so as to be able to stretch over or around to close the wrapping cloth 100, as seen in FIGS. 7 to 9. The sliding band 132 may alternatively be a removable, non-elastic material, such as and not limited to a piece of ribbon. Further, in yet another embodiment, the sliding band 132 may be an elastic band that is detachable such as an elastic band with hook and loop that can be opened flat or closed into a loop.

[0042] With a detachable band 132, users may remove the detachable band and loop another material, such as a piece of ribbon or other material, through the tab 130. Having these options would: let people use the band 132 first to tie the closure, but then tie over it with a ribbon and then remove the band 132, for a nicer appearance; allow users to use various lengths of bands 132 to enclose items with wider tops (e.g., wide-neck vase to wrap furoshiki around the bottom part of the vase without crushing the flowers, which would happen if the vase and flowers were enclosed in the furoshiki in their entirety) or enclose wide, flat items such as coffee table books, for which, for example, the band could serve as a book band.

[0043] The following are some examples of common wrapping steps using the wrapping cloth 100.

[0044] Example 1 : As shown in FIG. 1, place the first side 101 of the wrapping cloth 100, with the pocket 120, facing up. If desired, place a coaster 200 (or a coaster-like item) in the pocket 120 to protect a bottom of an item to be wrapped, as shown in FIG. 5. Close the pocket by inserting the flap 122 into the pocket 120, and using the fasteners attached to the first surface 101 and the flap 122 to secure the coaster 200. These steps are common to all wrapping methods to provide a flat, sturdy bottom for an object or a collection of objects that do not have a defined bottom surface and / or if desiring to protect the bottom of the item to be wrapped.

[0045] Example 2: Using the above steps in Example 1, next place a bottle 300 on the center of the pocket 120 with the coaster, if being used. Pull the four corners 103, 104, 105, and 106 of the wrapping cloth 100 together above the bottle 300. While holding the wrapping cloth at a neck of the bottle 300, loop the band 132 on the tab 130 around the neck, as shown in FIG. 8.

[0046] Example 3: Using the above steps in Example 1, next place the bottle 300 on the center of the pocket 120 with the coaster, if being used. As seen in FIG. 7, bring second corner 104 with the tab 130 and third corner 105 together above the bottle 300 and loop the band 132 over the two comers 104, 105 to hold them together. The second corner 104 and the third corner 105 are diagonal to each other. Bring the remaining first comer 103 and fourth comer 106 (diagonal to each other) to the front of the bottle 300 and then tie the corner 103, 106.

[0047] Example 4: To wrap a box, use the above steps in Example 1 if desired. Place the box on the center of the wrapping cloth 100. Bring two diagonal comers to the top of the box, and then bring the remaining two corners to the top of the box. For example, bring the first and fourth corners 103, 106 to the top of the box and then bring the second and third corners 104, 105 to the top. Scrunch and hold all four corners 103, 104, 105, 106 and loop the bandl32 over the corners, as seen in FIG. 9.

[0048] It is to be understood that these are not limited examples. The wrapping cloth 100 can be used in other ways not described herein.

[0049] As discussed earlier, the wrapping cloth 100 can be put away or self- contained within the pocket 120. FIGS. 10A to 10D illustrate the steps to put away the wrapping cloth 100. To put the wrapping cloth away, start by placing the wrapping cloth with the second surface 102 up, or the first surface 101 with the pocket 120 facing down. With the pocket 120 in the center of the wrapping cloth, fold from both ends. That is, fold a bottom edge upward and a top edge downward to the center. Then fold a left edge and a right edge to the center, until the folded section is a size of the pocket. Hold the folded wrapping cloth 100 in one hand, flip the pocket 120 inside out until the folded section is inside the pocket 120. Place the first hook and loop strap 123 on the flap 122 over the second hook and loop strap 124 to fasten.

[0050] FIGS. 11A to 11C illustrate a few examples of visual indicia that can be included directly on the wrapping cloth 100. As seen in the figures, in each of the examples, the visual indicia are included on the first surface 101 of the wrapping cloth 100, serving as visual guides of where to place an item, and / or where to fold.

[0051] In FIG. 11 A, each comer 103, 104, 105, 106 has three lines, a first line 140a, a second line 140b, and a third line 140c, indicating different widths. Each line 140a, 140b, 140c may be identified by a different color, design, and / or pattern. An example use may be where each line 140a, 140b, and 140c indicate different bottle heights when wrapping a bottle. For bottles, the opposing corners (e.g., 103 to 106 and 104 to 105) would be tied, indicated by using the same color, design, and / or pattern on the fabric. Another example use would be where the lines would help a user align a box / item to be wrapped appropriately for easier and cleaner folding / wrapping.

[0052] In FIG. 1 IB, a different type of design at the corners 103, 104, 105, 106 is indicated with double circles 150a at comers 103, 106, and single circles 150b at corner 104, 105. It is to be understood that any pattern and / or design may be used as the illustrations are for purposes of explaining how the visual indicia may be used. The double circles 150a and the single circles 150b would indicate which corners are brought together. A pair of square designs are included at the center of the wrapping cloth 100, a first square 105c, and a second square 150d. Again, these would indicate where boxes or items of different sizes would be placed.

[0053] In FIG. 11C, once again a different design is used at the comer 103, 104, 105, 106, using a block 160a at opposing corners and a line 160b at opposing comers. These again indicate the corners that can be brought together. Several circles with different diameters are centrally placed on the wrapping cloth 100, a first circle 160c, a second circle 160d, and a third circle 160e. These can indicate positioning of items having a circular base.

[0054] The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of any means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.

[0055] The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. The present invention, according to one or moreembodiments described in the present description, may be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive of the present invention.

Claims

CLATM(S)What is claimed is:

1. An article for enveloping items comprising: a geometrical shaped fabric having two opposing surfaces, a first surface and a second surface, and a plurality of comers; a pocket included on the first surface; a tab and a band included on the second surface, wherein the band is integrated with the tab, wherein the band slides along the tab; and wherein, the article when in an unfolded state is adapted to receive an item and the plurality of corners are folded over and / or brought together to enclose the item, and the band integrated on the tab is placed around the plurality of comers at a top of the item to encase the item or the band integrated in the tab is placed around the item enclosed in the geometrical shaped fabric.

2. The article of claim 1, wherein the geometrical shaped fabric includes a polygon shape.

3. The article of claim 1, wherein the pocket is placed centrally or off-center on the first surface.

4. The article of claim 1, wherein the pocket is positioned on the geometrical shaped fabric such that edges of the pocket are parallel to, diagonal to, or at any angle to edges of the geometrical shaped fabric.

5. The article of claim 1, wherein the tab and the band are integrated proximal to one of the plurality of corners.

6. The article of claim 1, wherein the tab is a length of material with two ends, wherein both ends of the tab are permanently affixed to the second surface.

7. The article of claim 1, wherein the tab is a length of material with two ends, wherein one or both ends is detachably affixed to the second surface.

8. The article of claim 1 , wherein the pocket includes a flap which includes a fastener on a surface facing away from the first surface of the geometrical shaped fabric when the flap is extended away from the pocket, and wherein a corresponding fastener is included on the first surface at an opening of the pocket.

9. The article of claim 8, wherein the flap is folded into the pocket allowing the fasteners on the flap and the first surface to engage to close the opening in the pocket.

10. The article of claim 8, wherein the pocket contains the geometrical shaped fabric when the geometrical shaped fabric is gathered toward the pocket and the pocket is turned inside out pushing the gathered geometrical shaped fabric inward, wherein the fastener on the flap faces the fastener on the first surface whereby the opening in the pocket is closed by engaging the fasteners on the flap and the first surface, and a loop integrated on an inside of the pocket isextended outward, wherein the loop is permanently affixed to the inside of the pocket or includes one or both ends that are detachable.

11. The article of claim 1, wherein the first surface of the geometrical shaped fabric includes visual indicia permanently included on the first surface to indicate placement of objects to be enveloped and / or where the geometrical shaped fabric is to be folded.

12. An article for enveloping gifts comprising: a completely curved geometrical shaped fabric having two opposing surfaces, a first surface and a second surface; a pocket included on the first surface; a tab and a band included on the second surface, wherein the band is integrated with the tab, wherein the band slides along the tab; and wherein, the article when in an unfolded state is adapted to receive an item and edges of the completely curved geometrical shaped fabric are folded over and / or brought together to enclose the item, and the band integrated on the tab is placed around the edges of the completely curved geometric shaped fabric at a top of the item or the band integrated on the tab is placed around the item enclosed in the completely curved geometrical shaped fabric.

13. The article of claim 12, wherein the pocket is placed centrally or off-center on the first surface.

14. The article of claim 12, wherein the tab and band are integrated proximal to the edge of the completely curved geometrical shaped fabric.

15. The article of claim 12, wherein the tab is a length of material with two ends, wherein both ends of the tab are permanently affixed to the second surface.

16. The article of claim 12, wherein the tab is a length of material with two ends, wherein one or both ends is detachably affixed to the second surface.

17. The article of claim 12, wherein the pocket includes a flap which includes a fastener on a surface facing away from the first surface of completely curved geometric shaped fabric when the flap is extended away from the pocket, and wherein a corresponding fastener is included on the first surface at an opening of the pocket.

18. The article of claim 17, wherein the flap is folded into the pocket allowing the fasteners on the flap and the first surface to engage to close the opening in the pocket.

19. The article of claim 17, wherein the pocket contains the completely curved geometrical shaped fabric when the completely curved geometrical shaped fabric is gathered toward the pocket and the pocket is turned inside out pushing the gathered completely curved geometrical shaped fabric inward, wherein the fastener on the flap faces the fastener on the first surface whereby the opening in the pocket is closed by engaging the fasteners on the flap and the first surface, and a loop integrated on an inside of the pocket is extended outward, wherein the loop is permanently affixed to the inside of the pocket or includes one or both ends that are detachable.

0. The article of claim 12, wherein the first surface of the completely curved geometrical shaped fabric includes visual indicia permanently included on the first surface to indicate placement of objects to be enveloped and / or where the completely curved geometrical shaped fabric is to be folded.

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