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Our Mottainai Furoshiki Video, Sustainable Carry Cloth

11 by Doug Gunzelmann on April 23, 2008
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A couple days ago we wrote about Mottainai Furoshiki, the use of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth as a sustainable alternative to disposable bags, wrapping paper, you name it...  We loved this idea so much we started using it right away.  We made this video to show how easy and fun it is...

The thing I love most about this is that you don't have to carry a bag around with you.  You simply incorporate this into your outfit and you are always prepared for the impromptu stop at the store, or the library. 

Another great use is as an alternative to wrapping paper.  Besides being more eco-friendly, it is a gift in and of it self.  I will never buy wrapping paper again!  I really hope that this catches on here in the US.

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11 responses to “Our Mottainai Furoshiki Video, Sustainable Carry Cloth”

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  3. Maria do carmo
    Maria do carmo
    April 25, 2008 at 11:47 am |

    Parabéns pelo site e por se preocuparem com nosso planeta, muito legal essa idéia de substituir as mbalagens descart´vesi por maneiras diferentes e originais de utilizar o tecido como embalagens.
    Se permitirem vou postar no meu blog as idéias que utilizam o origami.
    Abraços.

  4. Sima
    Sima
    April 25, 2008 at 12:20 pm |

    Great video, I love this! What a chic and earth friendly alternative to wrapping and carrying things. The japanese rock and so do you Green Upgrader!

  5. Carissa
    Carissa
    April 29, 2008 at 11:11 am |

    I love this idea. Does anyone know, or have a guess as to how big that shawl is?

  6. Admin
    Admin
    April 29, 2008 at 11:51 pm |

    Hi Carissa,

    Yes we used a 36″ x 36″ piece of fabric. I guess we should have put that in the post :)

    Thanks!

    Matt

  7. Beverly
    Beverly
    May 4, 2008 at 8:04 pm |

    Can I print copies of your instructions???

  8. Kate Kelley
    Kate Kelley
    August 22, 2008 at 9:09 am |

    Hey there, i see that you are very intersted in the practice of Furoshiki, if so come check out what I am doing to make this part of everyday practice in America to help reduce waste.
    http://www.furoshikibynara.
    Not only can you shop here but it gives a complete history on the practice as well!

  9. Rick Reynolds
    Rick Reynolds
    October 4, 2010 at 5:00 pm |

    Good stuff and I’ll try to do my part to see that the idea spreads! Just say no to plastic bags and wrapping junk!

  10. Mariela Morales
    Mariela Morales
    August 1, 2011 at 10:15 pm |

    Oh my god! I just love it !!!!! really it´s a economical and green way to be fashion!!

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