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Furoshiki and the Japanese art of gift wrapping / Tomoko Kakita ; photography by Stephanie McLeod ; [illustrations, Kuo Kang Chen].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : Laurence King Publishing, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Description: 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 19 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781913947651
  • 1913947653
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Basic knots -- Everyday wrap -- Hidden knot wrap -- Formal flat wrap -- Flower petal wrap -- Gathered wrap -- Pom-pom wrap -- Double knot wrap -- Bow corner wrap -- Pleated bottle wrap -- Paired wrap -- Pole-and-loop wrap -- Fancy wrap -- Banana wrap -- Finger loop wrap -- Rolled wrap -- Watermelon wrap -- Double handle wrap -- Book bag wrap -- Tote bag wrap -- Bouquet wrap -- Simple drop bag -- Basket wrap -- Orchid wrap -- Twist wrap -- Ritual wrap -- Cradle wrap -- Cushion wrap.
Summary: Perfect the gift of giving. The only modern, practical guide to the ancient art of Japanese gift wrapping. Discover how to use Furoshiki - beautiful, reusable wrapping cloth, to make gift-giving extra special and joyful, and kinder to the planet too. In Japan, gift-giving is an important cultural ritual, and the presentation is just as important as the gift itself. Learn 30 exquisite yet easy wrapping styles, involving knotted or intricately folded Furoshiki cloth, to wrap bottles, bouquets of flowers and other presents. You can also use Furoshiki to wrap and carry all sorts of everyday items. With no cutting, sticking or waste, give thoughtful, beautiful gifts and say goodbye to single-use wrapping paper, bags and packaging for good.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 746.0952 K13 Available 33111011315245
Total holds: 0

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Perfect the gift of giving. The only modern, practical guide to the ancient art of Japanese gift wrapping. Discover how to use Furoshiki - beautiful, reusable wrapping cloth, to make gift-giving extra special and joyful, and kinder to the planet too.

In Japan, gift-giving is an important cultural ritual, and the presentation is just as important as the gift itself. Learn 30 exquisite yet easy wrapping styles, involving knotted or intricately folded Furoshiki cloth, to wrap bottles, bouquets of flowers and other presents. You can also use Furoshiki to wrap and carry all sorts of everyday items.

With no cutting, sticking or waste, give thoughtful, beautiful gifts and say goodbye to single-use wrapping paper, bags and packaging for good.

Basic knots -- Everyday wrap -- Hidden knot wrap -- Formal flat wrap -- Flower petal wrap -- Gathered wrap -- Pom-pom wrap -- Double knot wrap -- Bow corner wrap -- Pleated bottle wrap -- Paired wrap -- Pole-and-loop wrap -- Fancy wrap -- Banana wrap -- Finger loop wrap -- Rolled wrap -- Watermelon wrap -- Double handle wrap -- Book bag wrap -- Tote bag wrap -- Bouquet wrap -- Simple drop bag -- Basket wrap -- Orchid wrap -- Twist wrap -- Ritual wrap -- Cradle wrap -- Cushion wrap.

Perfect the gift of giving. The only modern, practical guide to the ancient art of Japanese gift wrapping. Discover how to use Furoshiki - beautiful, reusable wrapping cloth, to make gift-giving extra special and joyful, and kinder to the planet too. In Japan, gift-giving is an important cultural ritual, and the presentation is just as important as the gift itself. Learn 30 exquisite yet easy wrapping styles, involving knotted or intricately folded Furoshiki cloth, to wrap bottles, bouquets of flowers and other presents. You can also use Furoshiki to wrap and carry all sorts of everyday items. With no cutting, sticking or waste, give thoughtful, beautiful gifts and say goodbye to single-use wrapping paper, bags and packaging for good.

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