{"product_id":"pochibukuro","title":"Pochibukuro. Tiny Envelope for Tipping.","description":"\u003cp\u003eYUMIOKA, Katsumi. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePochibukuro. Tiny Envelope for Tipping.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall 8vo. 592pp. Colour illustrations throughout in printed boards. Japanese and English text. Tokyo: PIE Books, 2007.\u003cbr\u003eA fine copy. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePochibukuro is a small paper bag or envelope used in Japan for politely giving tips, wrapping presents or gifting money to children at New Year. Pochibukuro designs represent an important part of Japanese printing culture that began in Meiji era Japan (1868-) and were originally printed with woodblocks. This packaging culture also advances the idea of collecting since the designs made the object too beautiful to be thrown away.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book features over 700 designs, with a focus on traditional Japanese patterns and illustration. Examples of miniature Pochibukuro are included, named akatsuki-gata or ‘at dawn’. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenderbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40145131274424,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/8029\/files\/Tenderbooks-2_cefeb64a-d669-447f-9269-9087021a80ac.jpg?v=1784467730","url":"https:\/\/tenderbooks.live\/products\/pochibukuro","provider":"Tenderbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}