In Japan, the way a package is wrapped is more important than its contents, expressing the giver’s respect and admiration for the recipient. Origata, the traditional Japanese art of gift wrapping, originated in the 14th century and limited to the … Continue reading
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Origami Jewellery by Claire & Arnaud
Beautiful origami jewelry. The inspiration to found their own brand “Origami Jewellery†came during a night in the winter when Masayuki Muraki, a friend of french designers Claire & Arnaud, taught them the typical Japanese folding handcraft. Continue reading
How I Tried to do an Origami from a Soap Packaging
We’re suckers for origami. There’s just something fascinating in the ancient art of paper folding. I get especially fascinated when seeing origami used in different ‘nonconventional’ ways, that make, for example, even a soap packaging exciting. We wrote about Compagnie … Continue reading
Origami soap packaging by La Compagnie de Provence
Sometimes the best surprises come in little packages. To coincide with its 20th birthday, Compagnie de Provence has added a substantial 180g version of its iconic vegetable soaps to the ranks. Each bar, made according to Marseille tradition from local … Continue reading