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.
Leave a comment about your ideas for reusable gift wrapping below and enter to win a Holiday Gift Wrap Set!
Two winners will be chosen 11/14/18.
We’ve painted brown paper grocery bags to create upcycled gift wrap. We’ve also used blouses or shirts with a nice print that have been worn or torn in some areas are still nice in other areas. My daughter recently received a gift wrapped in a Sarah’s play silk…she loves it! You can’t go wrong wrapping a gift in a play silk. :)
Aniko on
I “inherited” my greatgrandmother’s knack for saving and reusing wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, etc. from things gifted to me. Unlike her, I don’t iron the paper flat again, though!
Abby Fusaro on
Love this idea. At our house we wrap the box top, you can remove the top and then save the boxes for years. We have fun remembering gifts from years past too.
Ashley on
We like to save brown packing paper when we receive package to repurpose as wrapping paper. Pairing it with twine or festive ribbon and a homemade ornament is such a nostalgic presentation.
Tamara Waterman on
We have used pillow cases and blankets and have even done treasure hunts that don’t require wrapping, only a treasure map and clues.
I love the idea of using my play silks in a creative and beautiful way to start new traditions.
Thank you!!! ❤️🎁🎄❤️
Rebecca Pyper Busselberg on
Jenn Baker on
Depending on the present we used glass jars and art work we have all made just so it’s extra special and we always try find ways to reuse boxes and anything we can :)
Zoe on
Love this. I know I would love to get gifts wrapped so beautifully!
Molly L on
These are lovely! We use our silks for wrapping gifts, but I’m inspired to practice some Furoshiki and up my wrapping game! Around age 3, our boys have each loved to play a game by wrapping things in silks – stuffed animals, cars, blocks – anything to bring you a gift to open. ❤ I love the idea of having another set especially for wrapping!
Amy on
How beautiful! What a great idea.
Emily on
This is such a gorgeous and special way to wrap! We reuse bags and newspapers at the moment but this is just stunning! Thank you for the giveaway and holiday inspiration
Dana on
I love cloth wrapping: the welcoming softness, beauty & quietness of cloth is a wonderful! I also love that any cloth can be used but with the silks it’s two gifts in one!!
J. Bryan on