The Wrapping is a Gift in Itself

boka lokta, vegetable dyed paper, handmade paper, origami, giftbox
Boka lokta boxes with origami touch.

‘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.
yuzen, chioyogami, bokashi, lace paper, mizuhiki

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
Mesh lace is a perfect wrapping and you can create a gift bag with it too.

 

 

 

cotton, striped, jewel tones
Patterned Indian cotton papers wrap perfectly! And, paper makes great ribbon too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

candy wrap, xuan paper, crumpled and dyed, rice paper, giftwrap
Handmade shibori-dyed xuan paper with colored raffia transforms this plain, square box into a fun, giant candy shape.

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