Product Description

In Japanese culture, it is customary to put as much care into the wrapping of a gift as into choosing the gift itself. The way a gift is wrapped and the material in which it is presented are considered expressions of the giver's feeling toward the recipient. Now, using techniques that have been part of Japanese tradition for generations, Chizuko Morita offers readers innovative and unique ideas for using the Japanese art of wrapping with cloth in very contemporary ways. In a matter of minutes, a swatch of cloth known as a furoshiki can be fashioned into an elegant wrapping for a CD, a book, a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, even a soccer ball. And unlike paper gift wrap, if you get it wrong the first time, you can just undo the knots and start again.
Not only are the wraps fool-proof, they rely on only three basic knots.
INCLUDES:
* Stunningly original wrapping ideas
* Gift-wraps for wine, books, CDs, pictures, posters, balls, and boxed items of all sizes
* Based on techniques that have their roots in centuries-old Japanese traditions of wrapping for gift-giving
also
* Additional ideas to freshen up everyday items such as pillows, baskets, and more
* New thoughts for decorating the breakfast and dinner table
* Add an elegant touch to flowerpots, planters, or a bouquet of flowers
* Make an instant magazine "rack" or knapsack

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #345012 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Review

"Beautiful work of wrapping. The design possibilities ... are ... lovely." The Washington Post

About the Author

CHIZUKO MORITA created her own style of wrapping with textiles that's very contemporary, yet preserves the techniques of the centuries-old Japanese tradition of wrapping for gift-giving. She has taught her techniques to Americans and Europeans in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Boston, and appears regularly on Japan's public television channel, NHK. This is her seventh book on wrapping, and her first in English.
SHUICHI YAMAGATA is a photographer based in Kyoto. He specializes in shooting kimono, jewelry, cooking, Japanese fashion, and other items.

Customer Reviews

inspiring
This is the perfect foil for recycling. Two gifts in one, fabric does wonders! Use old clothing, either your own or from a thrift shop!

gluten slueth
This is a great book; lots of very beautiful and unusual ways to wrap gifts with fabric. This book will appeal to both the artist and the eco minded. I found the pictures very helpful and the designs easy to execute. This book would make a great gift.

Gift wrapping with Textiles
This book has been an excellent guide to earth friendly gifts. It lets me enjoy a task I usually hate and use fabrics which can be re-used.

The explanations are clear and easy to follow. I recommend this book to all fabric lovers and ecologically minded gift givers.

Gift Wrapping with Textiles: Stylish Ideas from Japan