Better Homes & Gardens on MSN

This Japanese Gift Wrapping Technique Is Brilliant

The Japanese gift wrapping technique is a quick and efficient method that allows gifts to be wrapped in under 30 seconds.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Inspired by her Japanese heritage, Sonoma resident takes deep dive into gift wrapping

Sonoma resident Megumi Lorna Inouye has written a new book about the art of gift wrapping as an expression of gratitude. Every summer, Megumi Lorna Inouye watched intently as her mother, Suzuko, ...
NPR

For more eco-friendly holiday wrapping, some turn to the Japanese art of furoshiki

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 ...
Forbes

Shiki Wrap Is ‘Sustainable Paper’ Inspired By Japanese Tradition

You might have a mom, dad, offspring or other relative that likes to slowly open gifts, so as to reuse the disposable wrapping paper that covers stuff during holidays, birthdays and other special ...
New York Magazine

The Best Gift-Wrapping Supplies, According to Stylish People

In the past few years, the corner of my mind that fusses over details and values the appearance of things imprinted on gift wrapping. It’s one of the best shortcuts to delight: You find a great paper, ...