Our Mottainai Furoshiki Video, Sustainable Carry Cloth

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann in DIY

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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 , 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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  3. Maria do carmo

    25. Apr, 2008

    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.

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  4. Sima

    25. Apr, 2008

    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!

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  5. Carissa

    29. Apr, 2008

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

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  6. Admin

    29. Apr, 2008

    Hi Carissa,

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

    Thanks!

    Matt

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  7. Beverly

    04. May, 2008

    Can I print copies of your instructions???

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  8. Kate Kelley

    22. Aug, 2008

    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!

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