Take inspiration from the Japanese style of gift giving and learn the secrets of wrapping your gifts with our easy step-by-step techniques. Discover the creative use of layers of paper, how to use "mizuhiki" paper cords instead of ribbon, and elegant simplicity of the traditional Japanese square cloth "furoshiki" with the inspired methods to wrap bottles of wine. 

Vicky Mihara Avery is an award-winning origami instructor and specialist in Japanese paper crafts. She has appeared on MARTHA with Martha Stewert and on the Carol Duvall Show, and make cultural presentations at museums, festivals, and origami conferences around the country.