Zero waste - Furoshiki packages recycling followers
Everything gets carried away, including and especially at Christmas.But due to the profusion of packages, paper and packaging that we generate, gift packages have a certain ecological impact.Fortunately, the Furoshiki from the country of the rising sun, changes the situation!
Furoshiki or the art of wrapping objects with fabric
Furoshiki, does that mean anything to you?It’s a great idea of Japan straight.An essential element of Japanese culture, Furoshiki is a traditional scarf that allows you to wrap everything for transport.Originally used to carry its personal balluchon effects, its use has spread to pack the gifts and transport everyday objects.
Furoshiki packs us
Furoshiki (風呂敷) is a traditional "gesture" typical of Japan: it is a fabric packaging technique used to transport clothes, gifts, bentô (meal boxes), etc.., with fabric, without staple, no scotch, or ribbon of course ...
There are countless ways to pack with fabric!- © Gulsina
Le furoshiki trouve probablement son origine à l’ère Nara (Nara jidai) au VIIIe siècle. Sa plus ancienne représentation remonte à l’ère Heian (IXe au XIIe siècles) : il apparaît sous la forme d’un paquet pour transporter des vêtements sur la tête.
Furoshiki signifie littéralement « étaler (quelque chose) au bain » (風呂に敷く) : en effet durant l’ère Edo (XVIIe-XIXe siècles), le furoshiki était utilisé pour transporter ses affaires ou empaqueter les vêtements aux bains publics.
Nowadays, he comes back in fashion as a green gift packaging technique to avoid using plastic bags.The green gift effect is guaranteed and easy recovery!
If your hands do not manage the slippery side of the fabric, you can also think of reusing what you find at home to pack your presents: paper bags, newspaper, old calendars, cardboard boxes, etc..
Furoshiki: some techniques to pack a gift
The cylinder technique
A Furoshiki technique for books or rectangular objects
Folding Furoshiki is very easy for rectangular boxes and books - © Piotr Milewski
The technique with two knots
For a slightly high object, we will use a similar technique, but make two knots:
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