Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper. Much of the paper ...

I am Shoko Ota, a food photographer who frequently handles photoshoots for food and beverage brands aiming for inbound ...

Wrapping paper – that thing that makes our holiday gifts look so festive – has a landfill problem. If it's shiny, metallic, or glitter-encrusted it's not recyclable. And even recycled paper isn't ...

Who needs a crummy plastic bag when you can carry just about anything with an attractive piece of cloth? Enter the art of Furoshiki, or the traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that’s been used to ...

Keiko Furoshiki is a family business reimagining the centuries-old Japanese tradition of furoshiki. Furoshiki translates to “bath spread,” a reference to the practice’s origins: using cloth to ...

For centuries the Japanese have used furoshiki, beautifully printed pieces of fabric. Here, two experts tell how to do it. By Victoria Gomelsky See more of our coverage in your search ...

I get the most joy during the holiday season seeing other folks open the sentimental gifts I got them (rather than the other way around). Gift-giving is my love language. I find great joy in searching ...

Much of the paper that wraps holiday gifts is not recyclable. Unless you choose to save and reuse it, it probably winds up in a landfill. An eco-friendlier option is an ancient tradition from Japan ...