Wrap Your Handmade Treasures in the Timeless Art of Japanese Shibori

Elevate your gift-giving and paper crafts with Japanese Shibori Gift Wrapping Papers by Tuttle Studio. Inspired by centuries-old Japanese shibori textile dyeing—where cloth is folded, twisted, stitched, bound, and compressed before being dipped into rich indigo and vibrant dyes—this collection captures the organic beauty and intricate geometric rhythms of hand-dyed fabric on fine paper.

Whether you are wrapping a thoughtful handmade gift for a fellow stitcher, lining a keepsake box, or gathering patterned papers for mixed-media journals and bookbinding, these 12 large-format sheets turn every package into a work of art. Bound neatly inside a protective portfolio cover with micro-perforated edges, each sheet tears out cleanly and unfolds to a generous 18 x 24 inches.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• 12 Unique Shibori Designs: Features a curated variety of authentic Japanese tie-dye patterns—ranging from classic deep indigo and crisp white motifs to vibrant, contemporary multi-colored shibori prints.

• Generous 18" x 24" Sheet Size: Each folded sheet opens up to a full 18 x 24 inches (45 x 61 cm), offering plenty of coverage for wrapping books, embroidery kits, framed needlework, and medium-to-large gift boxes.

• Easy Tear-Out Perforated Edges: Bound in a convenient stay-flat portfolio book with clean perforations along the spine so you can remove individual sheets effortlessly without tearing.

• High-Quality, Versatile Paper: Printed on durable, lightweight, acid-free paper that folds crisply around corners without cracking—making it ideal for both gift wrapping and fine paper crafts.

• Endless Creative Uses: Beyond gift wrap, these textile-inspired sheets are wonderful for scrapbooking, collage, decoupage, origami, card making, drawer lining, and handmade book covers.

• Cultural & Historical Context: Includes a brief introduction exploring the rich history and traditional techniques behind Japanese shibori textile art.

Product Specifications

These fine-quality tear-out sheets feature 12 prints inspired by the centuries-old art of Japanese shibori—a process of hand-dyeing fabric.These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion—whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because."An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs, giving you a better idea of their origin. Some wrapping ideas are also provided for inspiration to maximize your creativity.This paperback book includes:12 sheets of 18" x 24" (45 x 61cm) paper12 unique patternsPerforations so the papers are easy to tear outA 3-page introduction with wrapping tips & tricksPair with the matching Tuttle note cards—Japanese Shibori, 16 Note Cards—for a colorful and cohesive gift!The tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world—it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient. Format: Paperback / Softback Author: Tuttle Studio Subtitle: 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) Wrapping Paper Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Publication Date: 2020-08-04 Page Count: 28 Height: 12 [in] Width: 9.5 [in]