Japanese Washi Paper Crafts

In Japan, paper and paper crafts are held in popular esteem. The originators of origami, the art of paper-folding, and kirigami, the art of paper-cutting, the Japanese also make their own paper, called washi. A colorful printed paper, washi is used to decorate everything from boxes to dolls. Noted for its strength, durability and flexibility, washi paper is available in a rich array of colors, textures, weights and patterns. Japanese Washi Paper Crafts is a selection of seventeen designs for decorating commonly available objects, such as milk cartons, boxes, and eggs, which can be used in home decor, as gifts, or for special occasions. Every project is shown with clear, step-by-step diagrams, and color photographs show completed projects, as well as imaginative ways for displaying the finished crafts.Uhl, Robertta A. is the author of 'Japanese Washi Paper Crafts ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780804838139 and ISBN 0804838135.