FAQ
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- Find information about orders, payments, and deliveries in Terms & Conditions.
- How green and fair trade is it in reality?
- Is it hard to learn?
- Do Furoshikis come in different sizes?
- How do I know which size of furoshiki to use?
- Furoshiki – give it or keep it?
- Can I buy it in offline shops?
- Can I see a sample?
- Does wrapping in furoshiki make a secure package?
2. How green and fair trade is it in reality?
The real ecological advantage come from it’s reusability. There is no way to estimate the large amount of wrapping paper that can be replaced by a furoshiki, but the more often it is re-gifted, the greener it gets!
There is nothing especially eco about our fabrics at the moment, and this bothers us a lot. We are aiming for an all organic product range. At the moment we find it extremely difficult to source suitable organic fabrics (light, patterned, variety). If you know about such fabrics, please let us know!
It is as fair trade as it can get as I sew them myself and I treat myself fairly. Promise.
Oh yes, and the packaging is eco-friendly too.
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The real ecological advantage come from it’s reusability. There is no way to estimate the large amount of wrapping paper that can be replaced by a furoshiki, but the more often it is re-gifted, the greener it gets!
There is nothing especially eco about our fabrics at the moment, and this bothers us a lot. We are aiming for an all organic product range. At the moment we find it extremely difficult to source suitable organic fabrics (light, patterned, variety). If you know about such fabrics, please let us know!
It is as fair trade as it can get as I sew them myself and I treat myself fairly. Promise.
Oh yes, and the packaging is eco-friendly too.
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3. Is it hard to learn?
Basic wrapping techniques can be mastered by anyone! And if you can tie your shoelaces you can do the most intricate ones as well. Actually you’ll find that wrapping in furoshiki is less stressful than wrapping in paper: it won’t tear or crease. Also you’re not using tape; if you don’t like the result, just untie and try again!
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Basic wrapping techniques can be mastered by anyone! And if you can tie your shoelaces you can do the most intricate ones as well. Actually you’ll find that wrapping in furoshiki is less stressful than wrapping in paper: it won’t tear or crease. Also you’re not using tape; if you don’t like the result, just untie and try again!
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4. Do Furoshikis come in different sizes?
Yes, they do! Check out our Furoshiki size guide.
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Yes, they do! Check out our Furoshiki size guide.
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5. How do I know which size of furoshiki to use?
We made this part really easy for you: just use our Furoshiki size guide.
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We made this part really easy for you: just use our Furoshiki size guide.
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6. Furoshiki – give it or keep it?
We say: Keep re-gifting it! The more often you use it, the more rubbish is prevented.
Why not make an arrangement with someone close to you to have a furoshiki that you keep re-gifting to each other?
Traditionally it is considered good manners to unwrap and present the gift, and keep the furoshiki. Today most people confess that it’s so nice to receive a furoshiki but very hard to give away again. Chizuko Morita, author or the popular book Gift Wrapping with Textiles suggests „to give the furoshiki or piece of fabric as part of the gift. The recipient can then reuse the cloth, and so the cycle continues: a piece of cloth used over and over again, a cultural and emotional connection from one person to the next.”
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We say: Keep re-gifting it! The more often you use it, the more rubbish is prevented.
Why not make an arrangement with someone close to you to have a furoshiki that you keep re-gifting to each other?
Traditionally it is considered good manners to unwrap and present the gift, and keep the furoshiki. Today most people confess that it’s so nice to receive a furoshiki but very hard to give away again. Chizuko Morita, author or the popular book Gift Wrapping with Textiles suggests „to give the furoshiki or piece of fabric as part of the gift. The recipient can then reuse the cloth, and so the cycle continues: a piece of cloth used over and over again, a cultural and emotional connection from one person to the next.”
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7. Can I buy it in offline shops?
Unfortunately we don’t have an offline store.
If you want to feel the fabrics, why not order some free swatches? Shipping is only €1.
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Unfortunately we don’t have an offline store.
If you want to feel the fabrics, why not order some free swatches? Shipping is only €1.
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8. Can I see a sample?
Of course! We are happy to send you free swatches, all you pay is €1 for postage, wherever you are. You’ll love them. Click here to order free swatches.
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Of course! We are happy to send you free swatches, all you pay is €1 for postage, wherever you are. You’ll love them. Click here to order free swatches.
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9. Does wrapping in furoshiki make a secure package?
It does! The fabric provides additional padding. It won’t tear like paper; it is suitable even for wrapping heavy items.
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It does! The fabric provides additional padding. It won’t tear like paper; it is suitable even for wrapping heavy items.
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