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What's a Furoshiki? (plus, how it can up your zero-waste game)
I'd been eyeing various fabric wraps to add to my aspiring zero-waste kitchen, when I discovered the ethically made furoshikis sold by American Nomad. While most fabric wraps are meant to carry bread or veggies, the humble furoshiki goes beyond and can serve as a garment, headwear, and more! continue reading >
Introducing Furoshiki: Contemporary Design + Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship

Furoshiki is a traditional single piece of Japanese wrapping cloth and dates back more than 1,200 years in the Japanese culture. Originally referred to as “tsutsumu," meaning wrapping, it is seen throughout Japan and implies respect to others on the gift-giving occasion while an unwrapped item is considered impolite. continue reading >
The Journey of an Ethical Shopper
This week we reached out to ethical blogger and all-around savvy shopper, Leah Wise. When she realized her insatiable need for stuff was fueling a broken system that preys on the desperate in developing countries and delays any attempt at sustainable infrastructure, she knew she needed a community to grow with, a group of like-minded people who can share their journeys, their wisdom, and their favorite ethical brands.