Gift Wrapping: Creative Ideas from Japan - Hardcover

Ekiguchi, Kunio

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 4770012683 ISBN 13: 9784770012685

Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd, 1987

Synopsis

This work offers simple instructions, photographs, and drawings and ideas on how to make an ordinary gift memorable. Much care and thought go into gift giving. And the way a gift is wrapped can say a lot about the care and thought that went into its selection. This easy-to-follow, idea-packed volume draws on traditional forms and techniques of Japanese wrapping to create unusual, attractive, and surprisingly simple ways to wrap presents of all shapes and sizes. The Japanese combine a love of ceremony with an equally strong fondness for giving and receiving presents. They have

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About the Author

KUNIKO EKIGUCHI has a successful and varied background in such traditional Japanese crafts as doll making and paper craft. His extensive knowledge of traditional Japanese papers and his talent for combining the classic with the modern are prominent in Gift Wrapping. He is the author of The Book of Boxes, The New Book of Boxes and Japanese Crafts and Customs. He is also the designer of the stylish Christmas arrangements featured in Origami for Christmas.

From the Back Cover

The way a gift is wrapped can say a lot about the care and thought that went into its selection. This easy-to-follow, idea packed volume draws on traditional Japanese forms and techniques to create unusual, attractive, and surprisingly simple ways to wrap presents of all shapes and sizes. All 66 projects are shown in beautiful color plates, and each is accompanied by step-by-step instructions that take you from basic materials to finishing touches.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 4770012683
• ISBN 13: 9784770012685
• Binding: Hardcover