![boka lokta, vegetable dyed paper, handmade paper, origami, giftbox](https://paperconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/wrap3-150x150.jpg)
‘Tis the season for gift giving. Wrapping can be a ritual and a way to extend the love beyond what comes inside the package. There are so many creative approaches to wrapping, and in Japan they have perfected the art of wrapping – it is a ritual tradition and perfect art form.
In the Art of Gift Wrapping, creator Wanda Wen of Soolip writes:
“In the end, gift wrapping is all about creating a work of art with love to enhance the gift you are giving.” p. 11
![lace paper, amime, grid, wine bag, rice paper, giftwrap](https://paperconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/wrapping_04-265x300.jpg)
![cotton, striped, jewel tones](https://paperconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/wrap_1-150x150.jpg)
![candy wrap, xuan paper, crumpled and dyed, rice paper, giftwrap](https://paperconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/medium-tootsie.jpg)