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WRAP IT
UP!
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WORDS BY MADDIE QUINN
With the festivities approaching, we look at some of the more sustainable solutions for gift wrapping, without losing the wow factor of the presentation, easing the strain on the planet at the same time.
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very holiday season we throw away an excessive amount of non recyclable wrapping materials and decorations, and most of the time their purpose is only served for a few days at the most. It has been estimated that if each family in the USA for example, used reusable materials for just three of their holiday gifts, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields (source: Printful). So this year we decided to give you some inspiration for alternative wrapping, some easy and affordable ways to make your gifts look good but also eco friendly.
156 / DECEMBER 2021 ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE
FUROSHIKI TEXTILE WRAPPING Furoshiki is a Japanese fabric wrap that has a 1200 year tradition. The art of Furoshiki was originally used to wrap just about everything in textile, from clothing and carry tools to any personal possessions and also gifts. The methods of the wrapping can be as easy or as
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