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These fine-quality tear-out sheets feature 12 prints inspired by Japanese Washi paper designs – a type of traditional handmade paper. In Japanese, ‘wa’ means ‘Japanese’ and ‘shi’ means ‘paper.’ Having been made for 1400 years, the craft of making washi paper is a registered UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs, giving you a better idea of their origin. Some wrapping ideas are also provided for inspiration to maximize your creativity.This book includes:
12 sheets of 18 × 24 inch (45 × 61 cm) tear-out paper
12 unique patterns
Perforations so the papers are easy to tear out
Wrapping tips & tricks
The tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world-it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.
Author Biography
The Tuttle Publishing Company was established in 1948 in Rutland, Vermont and Tokyo, Japan and is today regarded as a premier publisher and seller of books rooted in Asian culture, language and history.
Since its founding in 1948, Tuttle has published more than 6,000 books and today maintains an active backlist of around 2,000 titles.
Today, Tuttle publishes 150 new titles each year focusing on Asian languages, Asian food & cooking, gardening & flower arranging, crafts & origami, children’s books, martial arts, Asian literature, games & graphic novels, Asian history & culture, health & fitness, self-help & Eastern religion, Asian art & collectibles, interior design & architecture, travel guides, maps, and business books.
Tuttle products are available in printed formats as well as popular eBook formats.
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