In Western culture, gifts are often wrapped in wrapping paper and accompanied by a gift note which may note the occasion, the receiver's name and the giver's name.
In Chinese culture, red wrapping connotes luck.
In Japanese culture, wrapping paper and boxes are common. However, the traditional cloth wrapping called furoshiki is increasing in popularity, particularly as an ecologically friendly alternative to wrapping paper.
In Korean culture, bojagi are sometimes used for gift wrapping. A yedanbo is a ceremonial gift bojagi used to wrap wedding gifts from the bride's family to the members of the groom's.
Nowadays, people are more interested in Green gift wrapping ideas, especially the 'do-it-yourself' gift wrap ideas. Christmas is in 2 months time, here is a Do-It-Yourself Christmas gift wrap idea:
Tin Foil- Not Just For Sandwiches and TV AntennasThis material is the perfect fix for those odd-shaped presents, since it can be manipulated to hug whatever item you cover in it. Or even wrap your boxed gifts with this reflective foil for an eye-catching shine reminscent of Christmas tree tinsel.
What You’ll Need: 1 sheet of tin foil, ribbon or paper strip
How It’s Done: Set the gift on center of the sheet of tin foil and draw the sides up and pull the ends together at the top. Using the ribbon, make a bow to tie the ends together.
references:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gift_wrapping
http://www.rd.com/slideshows/handmade-christmas-gift-wrap-ideas/
See here for a detailed demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wp2dxIAocI
Now you know how to wrap a present, here are some ideas of things to wrap your present with!
Tissue paper is often cheaper than regular tissue paper, and come in a variety of colours. A sheet of white tissue paper underneath a sheet of bright coloured tissue paper, teamed with some ribbons looks great!
Why not share your laughs from the Sunday paper with the recipient of the gift? Save the comics section of the Sunday paper and use the paper to wrap your gift.
Is your recipient a big music fan? Why not wrap their present in sheets of music? Or how about pictures of their favourite singer/band?
Plain paper can be used to wrap presents, and can provide a great backdrop for a unique ribbon or bow.
Keep it simple by wrapping a present in brown paper. Draw pictures, use stamps, write messages and other creative artwork to add a personal touch and tie with a piece of string to finish!
Fabric is a great alternative idea to wrap your presents. Fabric comes in different colours, sizes, textures and patterns. Fabric can be bought at many shops, and buying a wide variety of fabrics can be as cheap as buying wrapping paper.
Other ideas include maps, alluminium foil, tape, layering with different materials, as well as using children's artworks and buttons, bells and beads to decorate your gift.
And if you really want to make the recipient laugh, why not try something unconventional?For Example:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm3dm5J5r0A&feature=grec_index Happy Giftwrapping :)
