Furoshiki wrapping is more popular than ever this year as more and more people seek sustainable ways to give gifts. After all, is there anything nicer than beautifully wrapped gifts?

Forget finding the end of the sticky tape or coordinating your ribbon with your bow – this Furoshiki-inspired wrap uses only a single piece of cloth with simple folds and ties.

And the best bit? Your recipient can use the fabric again! This is such a simple, yet striking idea, and takes your wrapping game to a whole new level.

What is furoshiki?

Furoshiki are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths most commonly used to wrap presents, foods, and clothes. They've been used since 794 (the Hessian period in Japan) and are becoming increasingly popular in the 21st century as an opposition to all the plastic and paper wrapping we use.

Furoshiki is eco-friendly as the cloths are used over and over again.

Can you use any fabric for furoshiki?

Yes! Furoshiki can be done with any fabric really with silk, cotton, nylon - anything you have on hand. Becki has used cotton in this furoshiki tutorial but you can use whatever material you have in your stash (not if you're wrapping food though, check out our beeswax wrap tutorial for that!).

Now on with our furoshiki tutorial...