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Wrapagami: The Art of Fabric Gift Wraps [Paperback]

Jennifer Playford
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Book Description

August 4, 2009
Discover how to use a simple square of fabric to beautifully wrap gifts of any shape or size—with Wrapagami. In this gorgeously photographed book, award-winning designer Jennifer Playford, inspired by the traditional Japanese fabric wraps known as furoshiki, shows exactly how to use fabric to create modern, eco-friendly (they’re reusable) gift wraps.
It’s so easy—all you need is a square piece of fabric— and with a few simple twists and ties, you can creatively wrap a wide variety of shapes from simple rectangles (such as books) to more challenging shapes (bottles) to things you might previously have thought un-wrappable (melons).
Clear written instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and beautiful photos of the finished wraps make it easy to wrap expertly the first time. Jennifer 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 galore 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).

Let Wrapagami inspire you to start a new tradition!

 


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About the Author

JENNIFER PLAYFORD is an illustrator and graphic designer whose vibrant and whimsical illustrations adorn her own line of stationery and fabric gift wrap. Jenn is the creator of the award-winning Furochic™ wraps. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Original edition (August 4, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312566670
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312566678
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Everyone loved it so I bought eight for gifts for my daughters and other friends. Anita M. Zolondz  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Great layout, easy to follow and pleanty of colorful photos. Jessie Lynn  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear directions, Beautiful diagrams, Helpful hints November 12, 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Okay, I'll be honest, I ordered two books on furoshiki to compare them before I decided which one I wanted to order for myself, my Mom, my sister and my sister-in-law for Christmas. We're consistently trying be more 'green' and, before I learned about furoshiki, we were sewing cloth bags for presents, wrapping in craft paper that the kids of the family could color on after, wrapping in the funny papers, wrapping in towels or tablecloths or... you get the point.

I compared this book to "Gift Wrapping with Textiles: Stylish Ideas from Japan" by Shuichi Yamagata. I picked these two books to compare based on the current reviews. In comparison:

-Both books have a lot of ideas for wrapping different packages. Aside from wrapping standard packages, Gift Wrapping With Textiles has more ideas on different types of knots to tie, as well as wrapping cloth around packages to look like animals. ...this wasn't for me. Wrapagami seemed to have more sophisticated wrapping ideas. I could care less about tying a faux rose or to make a wrap look like a goose or puppy (ideas presented in Gift Wrapping With Textiles). Not my style. Wrapagami was definitely a better choice for me.

-Someone mentioned that the images in the Gift Wrapping With Textiles book are small and printed in black and white. Yes, they are...my 24-year old eyes were squinting and unhappy. Wrapagami, on the other hand, had larger images printed in color. I also think the directions given in Wrapagami are clearer -- even though they are much more succinct.

-Wrapagami also gave ideas of what to wrap what way, and what type of fabric to use based on the object and the occasion. I consider myself to be a fairly creative person but since I'm just learning furoshiki I like the fact that these ideas are presented -- it might help make learning the craft easier and more enjoyable, as I will be making fewer "beginner blunders." Gift Wrapping With Textiles did not have those ideas -- or if it did, it wasn't obvious where they were!

Thus, my final conclusion: I think Wrapagami is far superior. Wrapagami has clearer, succinct directions, more modern, sophisticated wrapping designs (which better suits my tastes), and helpful hints that aren't included in the other book. I will be purchasing more to share with family.

Happy shopping! Happy furoshiki!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome idea, beautifully presented December 9, 2009
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Whether you're new to wrapping with fabric or have been doing it for awhile, I'm betting you'll find something intriguing in Wrapagami (don't you love the name?).

So simple a four-year-old can do it, wrapping with fabric has been done for hundreds of years in Japan, Korea and other places as well. But only recently, has its fabulous techniques made their way into mainstream America.

"Wrapagami" traces the history of fabric wrapping in Japan which I found fascinating, especially the fact that while it was used extensively for prior to WWII, afterwards, just like in the U.S., plastic took over and furoshiki (as Japanese wrapping was called), all but disappeared.

I'm so excited that this beautiful art (which honestly is MUCH easier than origami), has been revived.

But it's not the history you'll find most intriguing, it's the techniques Jenn lays out that will get you off the couch and wrapping!

Love the illustrations in this book that make the techniques foolproof and also really like the original designs of Jenn's cloths shown throughout.

If you're looking for the perfect gift, this book, wrapped in a cloth of course, can't be beat.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Lovely December 29, 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My family has been sewing gift bags to replace wrapping paper for years. Although it is a great way to go, I am thrilled to have this book with non-sewing options for wrapping. It is easy to create beautiful looking gifts, and once you have the hang of it, you can wrap anything!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book
Great book with good descriptions and diagrams. Nice introduction to this art form. Good ideas for reusable. Wrapping and gift presentation.
Published 4 months ago by A Shoo
5.0 out of 5 stars How did I not know about this until now???
Awesome book. Great layout, easy to follow and pleanty of colorful photos. An easy way to become sustainable. So much cooler than wrapping paper! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jessie Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Wrapagami
This book has exactly what I wanted in it, illustrated very well with precise instructions. I work with fabric for a living and this book has given me so many more ideas --... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Cherie
5.0 out of 5 stars A practical must-have skill, even if you don't use it for gift wrap!
I love gift wrap, and when I saw this book I was fascinated. What I have found is that furoshiki is not only a distinctive and charming way to wrap gifts, but also an enormously... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Robyn Broyles
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I had been looking for a different way to wrap gifts (sooo tired of wrapping paper) and this book has been wonderful! Read more
Published on February 22, 2011 by Word Bird
5.0 out of 5 stars I bought two and learned to wrap one for the gift :D
this book is so cute, and has so many great ideas for babyshowers, bridal showers, house warmings and other gift ideas. Read more
Published on June 20, 2010 by Book Scout
5.0 out of 5 stars Wrapagami
I found this book at my public library and took it that evening to my quilting class. Everyone loved it so I bought eight for gifts for my daughters and other friends. Read more
Published on May 23, 2010 by Anita M. Zolondz
5.0 out of 5 stars Have Fabric hate to wrap gifts get this book
Title says it all! Easiest way to wrap gifts. Personalize it , embroider the fabric and in the card suggest another use for the wrapping. How green can you get?
Published on March 29, 2010 by J. Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars What fun!
Saving boxes to use for gifts takes up so much storage space and, often, they really aren't the right size ... Read more
Published on March 24, 2010 by anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Love the concept of a different way to wrap gifts. I've wrapped two gifts and both times received such raves.
Published on October 6, 2009 by JW
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