MUSU Furoshiki Wrapping

I’m delighted to add these MUSU Furoshiki wraps to my collection of gift wrapping and reusable party decoration posts. They are so beautiful and such a pleasure to use (and photograph). I’m really excited to bring them onboard and use them as part of my family celebrations.

As much as I love wrapping, sometimes it feels a little fruitless to wrap a gift only for it to be unwrapped and  the paper thrown away moments later. These MUSU wraps completely solve that problem. They make gift wrapping take moments and the fabric wraps can be reused for many birthdays and celebrations to come. The idea of everyone having their own colour is immensely pleasing. This is definitely the start of something.

Woven and dyed in Kyoto these Furoshiki wraps are made using 100% organic cotton. Before MUSU got in touch, I have to admit Furoshiki wrapping hadn’t been a wrapping style I had much experience with. I’m so glad they did. MUSU sent me two styles; the Blue Chrysanthemum and the Ecru, photographed for this post. Both are gorgeous but the Ecru was my favourite. The weight and delicate weave of the fabric is perfect and the colour reminds me of just whipped meringue. Delicious!

It felt instinctive to wrap a present with fabric, however if you need inspiration there are plenty of wrapping guides on their website.

For this wrapping post I wanted you to really get a feel for the fabric, as such I kept it feeling ‘squashy’. Nothing was tied to tightly or perfectly which gave it an almost sculptural feel. The knot at the top of the gift could be enough with perhaps a simple hand written card slipped into the folds. Being as this is Lotts and Lots, the temptation to add more called too deeply.

A few simple garden roses were snipped and tucked into the knot. Then a handmade tassel was added because why (k)not?! I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of tassel making and won’t be coming back for a while..!

Back to wrapping. Not only does this style make gift wrapping a breeze, especially if you have a few gathered gifts to give. However I feel there is opportunity to get creative. You could make the wrap into a bow and use on a box or gift bag or make it into a ‘ribbon’ and tie around some really lovely paper (although that could be missing the point !). Or even use to wrap flowers instead of the usual brown paper. Perhaps bow for the centre of a garland? There are so many options, I’m all in!

It was such a lovely experience to work with and try something new. I’m so glad MUSU contacted me, setting up a running a small business isn’t easy. I am always happy to help where I can. If you have a small business that you think could work with Lotts and Lots, do say ‘Hi!’ as I’m always open to collaborations.

Do check out the MUSU Wrap website for the best Furoshiki wraps. Thank you for supporting posts like these. The wraps photographed were gifted; styling, photography, flowers and writing all my own.