Green Gift-Wrap: How To Wrap Gifts With Furoshiki

Posted by Cynthia Townley Ewer on December, 4, 2007

In Japan, it's traditional to wrap gifts with squares of fabric, called furoshiki. What's not to like? Fabric wraps are colorful, durable and won't be tossed on the trash heap after gifts are opened.

To bring an Asian touch to your Christmas tree, try these furoshiki gift wrapping instructions from Japan's Ministry of the Environment:

How To Wrap Gifts With Furoshiki