Furoshiki-Wrapped Presents   Furoshiki, a Japanese word for
"bath spread" originates back to the Edo period, where fabric
squares were artfully wrapped around clothing while people were
at a bath house. Eventually, they become a method for merchants
to wrap goods for transport or for gifting purposes. The guys at
Hickoree's Hard Goods recently caught our eye by offering this
service in time for Valentine's Day. Decidedly more eco-friendly
than gift wrap, it's also a nice way to give a fancy pocket
square or rugged bandana—something the guys behind The Hill-Side
know a thing or two about. Ward Long of Hickoree's talked to us
about how they discovered the traditional Japanese art, and also
taught us some relatively simple knots—ideal for last-minute
Valentine's Day gifts. But of course, we know you didn't forget.
How did you guys discover furoshiki?  Chikako Ishii does all of
the visual merchandising for our store, and she's full of
surprises and crafty secrets. She thought that furoshiki wraps
would be great