A European twist on furoshiki, Japanese wrapping cloth, is opening up a new world ... Furoshiki can be made into bags by tying the ends toge­ther. Papai-Vonderviszt herself learned how to make ...

A smiling woman holding a gift wrapped with turquoise silk, accordingly with the Furoshiki gift wrapping technique. Source: Moment RF / Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Phot/Getty Images Ms Yoshie ...

So before you reach for paper gift wrap, look around your home for fabric or scarves to repurpose and try furoshiki Japanese gift wrap this holiday season!