Overview
In many cultures, the egg symbolizes new life and the act of creation. This has been so in Japan, where artisans have long celebrated special occasions and friendships by adorning eggs with colorfully patterned paper. This beautiful gift set gives crafters everything they need to try their hand at this ancient art—including a fully-illustrated guide that reveals all the secrets of paper-folding, cutting, and application, as well as origami paper inspired by washi, handmade paper famous for its intricate designs, unique color patterns, and fortune-bringing motifs.These exquisite eggs make wonderful personalized gifts, keepsakes, and decorations!
Kit Includes:
- Traditional Japanese Egg Decorating, a 24-page instructional book
- Twelve origami papers
- Wooden egg
- Wooden Egg Stand
- Paintbrush
- Glaze
Synopsis
In many cultures, the egg symbolizes new life and the act of creation. This has been so in Japan, where artisans have long celebrated special occasions and friendships by adorning eggs with colorfully patterned paper. This beautiful gift set gives crafters everything they need to try their hand at this ancient art—including a fully-illustrated guide that reveals all the secrets of paper-folding, cutting, and application, as well as origami paper inspired by washi, handmade paper famous for its intricate designs, unique color patterns, and fortune-bringing motifs.
These exquisite eggs make wonderful personalized gifts, keepsakes, and decorations!
Kit Includes:
- Traditional Japanese Egg Decorating, a 24-page instructional book
- Twelve origami papers
- Wooden egg
- Wooden Egg Stand
- Paintbrush
- Glaze