Tatou Wrapper

TATOU

Paper for Carefully Wrapping Works

It is a traditional Japanese style of folded wrapping paper used to store and protect items such as kimono or calligraphy works.
It is mainly used to carefully wrap and preserve calligraphy or painting works created on sturdy materials such as shikishi or tanzaku.
In Japan, durable thick washi has long been used to protect valuable items.
Outside of calligraphy works, examples include envelopes for shrine amulets or ofuda, and envelopes for money given on ceremonial occasions.
Using tatou paper to wrap an item before giving it has traditionally been a way of showing respect and care for both the recipient and the gift.

Paper naturally regulates humidity according to the climate, has a moderate softness, and is an ideal material for protecting valuables.
Flat items are better suited for tatou wrapping than three-dimensional ones, making it perfect for calligraphy works.
We highly recommend using tatou to preserve your precious works.
In addition to storage, it is also useful as a cover or wrapping for important gifts.

Basic Wrapping Method

Simple and Easy! Just Fold into Thirds

Here is a simple explanation of how to fold tatou.
You may wonder how a single sheet of paper can be used for wrapping, but the method is actually very simple—no complicated steps are needed.
Put simply, you just fold the paper into thirds.
Once you master the basics, you can adapt the method for various situations. If you learn to wrap with a single sheet of paper, you’ll find many occasions to use it.
The key point is to fold it into thirds so that the right side overlaps the front, then fold the top and bottom edges inward.

  1. First, unfold the tatou paper and place the work in the center.
    If the tatou paper is pre-folded, open it along the creases.
    Depending on the size of the work, the placement may be slightly left-aligned rather than perfectly centered.
  2. Fold the sides so that the right side overlaps the front. Start by folding the left side first.
  3. Next, fold the right side over.
  4. After folding the sides with the right side on top, fold the top and bottom edges. Fold the top and bottom ends to the back side first.

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