Worldly Wraps

Worldly Wraps are inspired by furoshiki, Japanese for "wrapping cloth--. Furoshiki come from the practice of bundling clothes at public baths in the Japanese Edo Period (1603-1867). Over time, furoshiki were used to protect goods when transporting and decorating goods for gifts. I discovered fabric wrapping in the 1980s while traveling in Japan. A shopkeeper wrapped my new kimono in a simple lovely green and white floral printed cloth. The wrapping served beautifully as a bag, and my purchase felt like a gift. This simple yet stylish practice is finding new popularity in the current climate of eco-friendliness. You can reduce single-use waste from disposable shopping bags and gift wrap while starting a quality tradition with your friends and family. Use a Worldly Wrap and make a difference one bundle at a time.