Every December, mountains of wrapping paper travel straight from the living room floor to the bin - barely an hour after it was torn off. It's one of those small traditions we rarely question, even when it quietly bothers us.
Why not do things a little differently?
Beautiful wrapping doesn't have to cost the earth - literally. One of our favourite approaches is Furoshiki, a traditional Japanese wrapping technique that gives discarded materials and fabrics a second life. It's been practised for centuries, and once you try it, you'll wonder why you ever reached for the sticky tape. We love using Sarah's Silks Playsilks - available in a gorgeous range of colours, patterns and sizes - because the wrapping truly becomes part of the gift. A child who unwraps their present discovers two treasures at once, and that silk will live on through years of dress-ups, cubby houses and imaginary adventures long after the holidays are over.
Not tried Furoshiki yet? Just reach for a tea towel, a play silk or a length of fabric and start wrapping! Bring some colourful magic to your gift wrapping :-)
