One trend I'm going to try out this year is wrapping with fabric. Known as furoshiki in Japan, the art of wrapping gifts in cloth is a tradition symbolizing both the importance of the entire gift experience in Japanese culture as well as the country's desire to cut down on waste. The overall effect is quite special and lovely, I think, and allows for so much creativity as seen in the photos below:
I love the idea of using a vintage scarf, handkerchief, or hand towel that can serve as two gifts-in-one.... and what better way to use leftover fabric than to style it into something lovely around a wine bottle or potted paperwhite...... the opportunities are endless! For a super short/they make it look so easy tutorial, check out this video and.......
What about that gingham shirt wrapped box with the brooch? I LOVE that! Can't wait to see what's under your tree this year!
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