An Introduction to Traditional Japanese Packaging

The Utilitarian Logic/Lineage

 1) Magnolia Leaf Wrap

Used for wrapping rice cakes (alike bamboo and oak leaves, which are used to wrap rice dumplings)

2) Rural Rope Wrapping 

 Used for the preservation and protection of fish

 3) Rice Straw

Used for easy transport and protection of food such as eggs and fruit

Utilitarian Lineage packaging is made from entirely natural materials and is appropriate for storing, protection, preservation and is a sustainable solution to minimal (free of excess), beautiful, simplistic packaging.





The Handicraft

Handicraft packaging is a more conscious set of designs which were created by craftsmen to design more "art-based" packaging. These designs were considered more sophisticated.