Mizuhiki is a ribbon-like paper cord that has been used to wrap gifts in Japan over the centuries. It is made from washi paper that is cut into long thin strips, twisted into strings, and then stiffened with glue made of seaweed and white clay. It is from this process that mizuhiki gets its name: Mizu means "water" and hiki means "to apply".
After the cord is formed, it is polished to a shine with cotton cloth or wrapped with colored silk or thin metallic paper for hundreds of beautiful color variations.
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