Wrapping paper – that thing that makes our holiday gifts look so festive – has a landfill problem. If it's shiny, metallic, or glitter-encrusted it's not recyclable. And even recycled paper isn't ...

Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper. Much of the paper ...

Keiko Furoshiki is a family business reimagining the centuries-old Japanese tradition of furoshiki. Furoshiki translates to “bath spread,” a reference to the practice’s origins: using cloth to ...

It all has to do with wrapping paper.

Take the top of the wrapping paper and bring it on top of the gift, secure with tape if desired. Then take the bottom of the ...

In this video “furoshiki prince” Yokoyama Isao demonstrates how to use a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth to wrap a number of items. First things first. Perhaps you don’t have any furoshiki at home ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. The Japanese government launched a campaign several years ...

If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your Christmas presents this season, it could be time to master Furoshiki wrapping. The Japanese art of fabric wrapping not only makes your gifts look ...

Bento wrapped with cloth using the Otsukai Tsutsumi technique, the most basic and one of the hundreds of Furoshiki techniques. Gift wrap or decorated paper bag? When it comes to gift giving, these ...

A lot of wrapping paper, tape, and ribbons end up in the trash after the holiday season. But it doesn't have to be that way.