Book

Playford, Jenn.

Wrapagami : the art of fabric gift wraps / Jennifer Playford.

1st ed.

New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2009.

128 pages : illustrations (chieflycol.) ; 21 cm

Clear written instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and beautiful photos of the finished wraps make it easy to wrap expertly the first time. Shows the basic techniques for every shape, and presents twenty-five stunning wraps, complete with decorative embellishments for every occasion, from weddings to birthdays. Also included are innovative ideas for using wrapagami every day (carry your lunch, and then use the wrap as a picnic blanket) and reusing the wraps (to wrap again, or repurpose in a multitude of ways).

Textile crafts.

Gift wrapping.

Wrapping cloths -- Japan.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Furoshiki to furochic -- Getting started -- Making your own wrap -- Fundamentals -- pt. I. Basic wrapagami (Basic box wrap : otsukai tsutsumi -- 4-tie box wrap : yotsu musubi -- Double-knot box wrap : futatsu tsutsumi -- Slender box wrap : kousa tsutsumi -- Single book wrap : sao tsutsumi -- Double book wrap : hon tsutsumi -- Single bottle wrap : bin tsutsumi -- Double bottle wrap : bin tsutsumi II -- Candlestick wrap : entou tsutsumi -- Standard carry wrap : tesage bukuro -- Handle wrap : tesage bukuro -- Watermelon wrap : suika tsutsumi -- Over-the-shoulder wrap : katakake fukuro) -- pt. II. Creative wrapagami (Kangaroo wrap : new baby -- Top-knot wrap : kid birthday -- Fish-shape wrap : goodie bag -- Off-center wrap : wedding -- Round tin wrap : baked goods -- Basket wrap : picnic -- Roll-and-tie wrap : guys -- Repurposed wrap : any occasion -- Flat ribbon wrap : formal occasion -- Bouquet wrap : fresh-cut flowers -- soft wrap : decoration -- Box cozy wrap : disguisement -- Global wraps : journeys) -- Embellishments -- Reusing your wrap.

Contributor biographical information

Publisher description

2009011133

9780312566678

0312566670

277196540

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