We may be known and loved for our naturally beautiful homewares and accessories, but we’re also pretty proud of our packaging! The way we wrap the cosy goodies we send to all our lovely customers is a labour of love, and our gift wrapping service really comes into its own during the festive season.
We want to make gifting as simple and satisfying as possible for each and every one of our customers, and provide luxury gift wrapping to guarantee a joyful experience for you and the lucky recipient. We use eco-friendly seasonal flourishes, beautiful paper, luxury boxes and premium ribbons to make our extra special products even more heart-warming, and you can do the same at home using the ideas below…
1. The ancient art of ‘furoshiki’
We’re heading to Japan for our first genius gift wrapping idea, and it’s good for the planet too. Furoshiki is the art of wrapping with cloth, and it has long been used in Japan in lieu of wrapping paper. Here Japan Objects reveals more about its origins:
“One of Japan’s most historically significant everyday accessories, the furoshiki’s history is one that goes back over 1,200 years. Today’s furoshiki cloth was initially called a tsutsumi, meaning wrapping, and was first used during the Nara Period (710-794) as cloth protection for the precious items often found in Japanese temples.”
You can use cloth or scarves to wrap gifts – it’s the perfect way to repurpose old accessories, tea towels or fabric scraps. Embellishments can add extra personalisation as well as seasonal flair.
Furoshiki really is an art, but getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. Watch this furoshiki tutorial from kimono expert Billy Matsunaga and discover a selection of simple techniques to wrap your Christmas gifts in seconds.
2. Wrapping paper – but not as you know it!
The use of wrapping paper can be problematic for the environment. While the paper itself is getting more and more eco-friendly, the fact that so much is thrown away remains a major issue. In the UK alone, we throw out enough wrapping paper every Christmas to stretch all the way to the moon!
Wrapping in recycled brown kraft paper is a more sustainable alternative. Unlike most foiled or glittery wrapping paper designs, brown paper is fully recyclable.
Brown paper wrapping doesn’t have to be boring either. Decorate with pinecones, dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks or sprigs of evergreen, and secure with natural jute twine, to finish the festive look. You can also go back to basics by using newspaper to wrap presents, which looks great when secured with colourful yarn or ribbon.
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3. Perfect for music fans or avid adventurers
Put outdated maps, old sheet music, or pages from threadbare books and used magazines to good use as wrapping paper this festive season. Finish with a minimalist ribbon made from natural fibres to get your creatively wrapped present Christmas-ready.
4. Think outside of the box – literally!
It’s not just luxurious boxes that make great wrapping that’s completely reusable. Smaller gifts can be presented in decorative tins or glass jars, which can be reused by the recipient again and again. Using jars and tins as packaging is the perfect excuse to get creative too. Decorate with ribbons, washi tape (another Japanese inspired gift wrapping sensation!), or a simple handwritten tag.
5. For the craftiest gift wrappers
If you’re handy with the sewing needle, why not make your own gift bags from fabric scraps or old clothing? It’s a great craft project, and the ideal way to package smaller items like jewellery or sweet treats.
There’s still time to shop at So Cosy!
Our deadline for UK express delivery is approaching – it’s Friday 20th December 2024 to be exact! – which means there’s still time to shop our collection of eco-friendly, beautiful homewares to discover great gifts for the people you adore and take advantage of our luxury gift wrapping service.
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