Did you know that there is a 25% increase in the amount of garbage we dispose of around the holidays? And most of it is packaging and wrapping paper. According to an article in The Atlantic (12/22/12) we spend $2.6 billion annually on wrapping paper. Wasteful!
Cloth wrapping has been used in traditional cultures for over 1,200 years and is still used today by many wise parents. Furoshiki is the ancient art of cloth wrapping from Japan which is elegant, practical and eco-friendly. In Korea it's called Bojagi and is often silk or hemp patchwork cloth.
Another advantage is that different shaped gifts are easier to wrap with cloth. Here are some ideas:
We love how simple and beautiful cloth wrap is. And your wrapping becomes another gift or can be used year after year.
Playsilks are especially beautiful as wrapping because of how luminescent and shiny the colors are. Plus, after the gifts are open the children can play with them!
Our starter set of silk wrappings is available here.
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Two winners will be chosen 11/14/18.
Gift wrapping is a delightful art that adds an extra layer of thoughtfulness and surprise to any present. It transforms a simple gift into a beautifully presented package, enhancing the anticipation and excitement of the recipient. Whether it’s through intricate designs, elegant ribbons, or personalized touches, gift wrapping showcases the giver’s care and creativity, making the moment of unwrapping a truly special experience.
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The choice of wrapping paper, ribbons, and adornments plays a crucial role in enhancing the presentation. Wrapping paper comes in a myriad of colors, patterns, and textures, allowing the gift giver to tailor the presentation to the recipient’s taste or the occasion. Whether it’s a festive holiday gift or a birthday surprise, the wrapping sets the tone for what’s inside.
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Adding embellishments like ribbons and bows takes the presentation to the next level. A carefully tied bow or an intricately curled ribbon can turn a simple gift into a work of art. The color and style of these finishing touches can be coordinated with the wrapping paper or used to create contrast, adding visual interest to the package.
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I love the reusable aspect of these gift-wrapping silks. It gets my imagination going to think of all of the future gifts they will wrap. I am certain that these will be a hit, and that they will ignite the imaginations of the recipientes of my gifts wrapped in silk. Plus, I will be extra proud to present gifts wrapped in real silk!
Lisa Kyle on
My grandparents used to reuse the comics papers to wrap our presents and we loved it! We were always careful to not tear them so we could read them later.
Sara S. on
I love the reusable aspect of these gift-wrapping silks. It gets my imagination going to think of all of the future gifts they will wrap. I am certain that these will be a hit, and that they will ignite the imaginations of the recipientes of my gifts wrapped in silk. Plus, I will be extra proud to present gifts wrapped in real silk!
Lisa Kyle on
We keep presents to a minimum. We like to keep things simple so that the kids use their imagination. I can already see my kids eyes lighting up when they see their carefully selected gifts wrapped in such beauty. I imagine my daughter using the silk ‘wrapping’ to tie bows on the tree, the bed posts, the chair rails etc…. I would love the opportunity to see what else her and my son come up with on Christmas morning! They have January and February birthdays and I’d be willing to bet they’ll reuse the silk wraps to wrap the gifts they will have for each other.
The reuse and no waste goes right along with the qualities and values I’m teaching my children every day.
Shaena Ninnemann on
We use recycled brown paper bags, news papers, or packaging from online orders. For larger gifts we have used table cloths or tapestries. This year for my daughters 3rd birthday we had enough playsilks to wrap her gifts in them! It was beautiful & she loves seeing her silks put to use in a new & unique way. Now she of course wants to wrap all of her friends gifts in them as well!
Stacey Lee on
We like to reuse paper bags and the girls color pictures on the plain ones for people. We also like to wrap wedding and housewarming gifts in towels. We’d love these!
Kristina on
I make reusable fabric gift bags for small items but these silks are a great idea for big presents. How pretty!
Rae E Watts La Fountaine on
We keep gifts very minimal amongst our family of 6. We always do new wool socks, a new book, and some edible treats. I love the idea of using silks to wrap gifts! We have been using amazon box paper, and yarn, but I like the idea of adding some extra fun and color under the tree. We strive to be less and less wasteful all the time. Thanks for making these.
Jackie Zollner on
The vibrant colors of the play silk are very beautiful! I like the idea that it can be used again and again! I’ve used many of the above ideas for wrapping gifts over the years. It’s good to reuse disposable items. I tried to reuse normally discardable items, at least five times. When I was a little girl, most children’s gifts were wrapped in the cartoon section of the paper. I still think that is nice as well.
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