The Codes and Modes of Origata

Origata (the ancient Japanese art of wrapping and tying gifts) traces back 700 years to Muromachi period and the rituals of the samurai class. While the art has shifted and transformed with the times, the roots still lie within these Medieval Japanese traditions. This book explores the origin, history, and the inner connection between origata and modern design.

The Codes and Modes of Origata. By Nobuhiro Yamaguchi. Photography by Yosuke Otomo, Takashi Shima, and Noboru Yokoyama. Published by BON BOOK, 2025.

Size: About 8"x6". 144 pages.

Language: Japanese & English