We were late to furoshiki as a way to wrap gifts but better late than never. Furoshiki is a square or rectangular piece of cloth the Japanese use to wrap gifts.
From Japan House Los Angeles:
In Japanese culture, the art of wrapping condenses respect for nature, dialogue with spirituality, and a way to communicate intangible feelings between giver and receiver. Furoshiki is perhaps the most flexible and practical type of wrapping that can be used in so many ways. Today, it stands out as an elegant and environmentally conscious alternative to single-use packaging, and is easy to learn for all ages.
And if you use sustainable fabrics then you’ve really hit the eco-friendly jackpot. We like to find material that can have a second life as a cleaning cloth or used to wrap another gift. The cloth just has to be soft enough though to be able to tie the knot to keep it all together. Here’s a quick YouTube tutorial.
For us, this style of wrapping shows that you care about the environment, since the cloth can be easily re-used, and it immediately elevates the presentation. Your choices in fabrics can be anything you already have to finding an eco-friendly fiber to use. You are only limited by your ability to tie a knot.
