In Japan, cloths called furoshiki serve as an elegant and reusable alternative to wrapping paper. Almost any size or type of fabric or fleece -- from your craft closet or a store's bargain bin -- will work. For detailed directions on how to fold and tie your own furoshiki, click here.
Be sure to check out our other eco-friendly ideas for a Happy Green Holiday.
- Materials
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- Fabric
- Needle and thread or fabric glue
- Pinking shears
- Instructions
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We used two pieces of fabric sewn back-to-back to form a reversible swatch (adhering the pieces with fabric glue works too), and printed cotton trimmed with pinking shears.
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