Furoshiki Gift Wrapping: Wrap Gifts in a Sustainable Way

Furoshiki gift wrapping is a trendy way to wrap presents. But to us, it’s much more than a trend! Using a furoshiki cloth has a practical, centuries-old origin, and today it’s the perfect way to wrap gifts sustainably. Want to use a furoshiki cloth too? Before you get started, it may help to know a bit more about furoshiki gift wrapping. What exactly is furoshiki? And how do you wrap a gift using this method? We’ll tell you all about it.

What You Need to Know About Furoshiki Gift Wrapping

Furoshiki gift wrapping is an eco-friendly way to wrap presents by folding and tying a piece of fabric elegantly around your gift. A furoshiki cloth is not always only meant for wrapping presents. It is actually an age-old Japanese method used to bundle clothing during a visit to the bathhouse. That also explains the word itself: ‘furo’ means ‘bath’, and ‘shiki’ comes from ‘to spread’ or ‘to lay down’. Later, the cloths were also used to carry groceries and to wrap gifts.

By now, furoshiki is known as a sustainable alternative to wrapping paper. You can reuse the cloths again and again. And did you know that the furoshiki cloth is officially not part of the gift? When you give someone a present, you usually take the furoshiki back home to wrap the next gift. Although you don’t need to wait for that — in the meantime, you can easily use the beautiful cloths as luxurious napkins, placemats or even tie them into a stylish handbag!

Choose Your Favourite Furoshiki Cloth

As you can see, furoshiki gift wrapping is here to stay! Want to try this sustainable way of wrapping too? Then you’ll need a beautiful furoshiki cloth. These are usually square, starting at about 40 by 40 centimetres. You can make a furoshiki cloth yourself using any fabric you like. For furoshiki gift wrapping, a sturdy material like cotton is ideal. But a luxurious fabric like silk also gives every gift an extra special touch. When it comes to looks, the options are endless — plain colours, cheerful prints and beautiful embroidery. A furoshiki cloth is a gift in itself!

And did you know that our gift sets are wrapped with furoshiki cloths?

Wrapping Gifts with a Furoshiki: Our Tips

Want to start wrapping your gifts with a beautiful furoshiki? Here are our tips:

● Choose the right size for your item. For a gift about 20 centimetres wide, you’ll need a cloth of roughly 100 by 100 centimetres.
● Learn the different folding and tying techniques. Furoshiki gift wrapping includes several methods to wrap various shapes. Watch our video below or consult a furoshiki guide and look up a step-by-step plan online.
● Add a finishing touch. A furoshiki cloth often looks beautiful on its own, but for something extra you can tuck a dried flower or a sprig of holly into the knot.

A Gift for the Receiver and for the Planet

Every item from Yumeko is a gift for the recipient and for the planet. Our collection is made with the greatest possible care for nature, people and animals. Alongside our sustainable bedding and bath products, we offer a wide range of accessories — perfect as gifts!

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