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Furoshiki

And the Japanese Art of Gift Wrapping
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Explore the ancient Japanese art of Furoshiki with this modern, practical guide by Tomoko Kakita. Learn how to use beautiful, reusable cloth to wrap gifts and everyday items in 30 exquisite yet easy styles. Emphasising elegance and sustainability, the book teaches ways to make every gift truly special without waste.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for environmentally conscious readers, lovers of Japanese culture, and anyone eager to elevate their gift-wrapping skills with a creative, sustainable method.

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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. Features 30 styles.

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913947651

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 325g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Tomoko Kakita is a Japanese Furoshiki artist, expert, and designer based in London, UK. She teaches the traditional Japanese art of Furoshiki through creative workshops, cultural education and mindful design, helping people discover beauty, intention, and sustainability in the simple act of wrapping. Workshop details and her nature-inspired Furoshiki designs are available at www.maspacedesign.com

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