Gift

Wrapping
Prepared by: Adiel Ravanera
History of Gift
Wrapping
It was the Japanese
furoshiki, a reusable
wrapping cloth from the
Edo period, which
started the practice of
wrapping presents ages
ago.
History of Gift
Wrapping
In Korea, the bojagi, a
square piece of fabric,
has seen use since the
Three Kingdoms
Period.
History of Gift
Wrapping
In the west, affluent
Victorians used thick,
decorative paper,
along with ribbons and
lace, to cover presents
as a practice of luxury.
Materials needed
for Gift Wrapping:
Gift boxes or containers
Wrapping paper
Ribbons and bows
Decorative items like paper
flowers, lace, twine, etc.
Tags and labels
Tools for Gift
Wrapping:
Scissors
Pencil
Cutter
Hole puncher
Glue stick
Adhesive
Ruler
Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping is an art
of packing, wrapping
and decorating an
item or article to tend
as a present.
 Gift wrapping is not
necessarily confined to paper.
Native Philippine materials

Sinamay Raffia Abaca Buri

Steps on how to wrap a box
1. You have to roll out the
wrapping paper. Be sure
you have got enough
paper to fit around the
entire gift.
2. Once the paper is
cut to the right size,
place the box face
down in the middle of
the paper.
3. You need to close both
ends. face the open end
towards you and fold the
left and right edges.
4. Next, fold top flap
down and do the same
thing to the other side.
5. Position the box so top
is facing up. Run your
thumb and forefinger
across the edges of the
box to create a creased
edge. Repeat on bottom
of the box. Add ribbon.