Sustainable gift wrapping has come a long way from brown paper tied with string, or carefully peeling tape from paper so it can be used again.
While some Perth households have experimented with furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of
fabric wrapping, it’s rarely been easy to find fabric that’s designed for modern gifting.
Local founder Casper has changed that. With simple, stylish updates to traditional fabric
wrapping, she’s showing Perth families that reusable wrap can be beautiful, affordable and
surprisingly easy to learn.
This year, Wrap Happy has partnered with the Cities of Vincent, Stirling and Joondalup to help residents make the switch to sustainable wrapping through demonstrations, workshops and council-supported discounts.
The idea began with a single, beautifully wrapped gift given to Casper’s son. That moment was the beginning of Wrap Happy Co, and she’s now helping more households discover the joy and creativity of fabric wrapping. “Fabric wrapping changes the whole experience of giving, making it feel more intentional,” Casper said. “It creates a lovely moment between the giver and the receiver. People are often taken aback by how beautiful it looks, and in our workshops we see how proud and creative they feel when they realise they can make their gifts look eye-catching and impressive.”
Wrap Happy will be wrapping at the Kyilla Christmas Twilight Markets on Tuesday 9 December, with demonstrations, special offers and a gift-wrapping service.
The City of Vincent is offering residents a thirty per cent discount on reusable gift wrap through its rebate program, helping families make the switch this Christmas.
The City of Stirling supported Wrap Happy’s Mother’s Day activation at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, and the City of Joondalup is supporting fabric gift wrapping at Westfield Whitford City in the lead-up to Christmas. “We’ve been warmly welcomed by the community, it feels like people have been waiting for something like this,” Casper said.
“Having local governments support sustainable wrapping through rebates and sponsorship makes it more affordable for families and helps put fabric wrap on the radar so it can become the norm.”
Media contact: Simmone Sache | 0451 205 403 | together@impactrelations.com.au