I admire how the Japanese wrap gifts. It’s a bit more graceful than the way I was taught. The video above shows their technique though she doesn’t tell us that. She’s also got more tips that make a lot of sense. I’m going to test out her make your own gift bag one.
This one from HGTV Canada has a neat idea for creating a pocket when wrapping. You can stick a card inside. It also repeats the DIY gift bag idea with a slight variation.
Zhujiayu, an ancient village
Lots of wabi sabi
Off the beaten path, Zhujiayu, Shandong Province
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