mizuhikimie / THE ART OF MIZUHIKI
Thoughtful gifts,
tied by hand.
Gift envelopes and accessories, hand-tied with mizuhiki — traditional Japanese decorative paper cords.
For special occasions and everyday moments.
Choose a color with someone in mind.

Find a piece that feels right.
Give. Wrap. Wear.

Gift envelopes
For thoughtful gifts and celebrations.
Handmade mizuhiki gift envelopes.

Small gift envelopes
Colorful mizuhiki bows.
For banknotes folded in thirds.

Accessories
Mizuhiki tama knots with glass beads.
For kimono, yukata and everyday wear.
Browse gift envelopes on BASE and accessories on Creema and minne. Check each shop for current availability and prices.
Mizuhiki and the art of giving
New to mizuhiki? These decorative Japanese paper cords turn a gift envelope into something special. In Japan, a shugi-bukuro is used to present a gift of money at weddings and other celebrations. Discover the craft, the envelopes and the customs behind them.
A closer look at knots and color.
Selected works / Gift envelopes

Gift envelopes
Crane and turtle
A white crane and a green turtle.
Facing one another in mizuhiki.

Gift envelopes
Mount Fuji
The outline of Mount Fuji.
Shaped by hand in mizuhiki.

Gift envelopes
Nijiiro / Rainbow
Seven colors in an awaji knot.
A gift envelope full of color.
These are examples of our work. Check the shops for current availability and prices.

ABOUT mizuhikimie
One knot at a time, by hand.
Based in Kanazawa, Japan, mizuhikimie creates gift envelopes and accessories using mizuhiki.
Since our online shop opened in 2013, our work has expanded to include pieces featured in books, mizuhiki motifs for visual projects and workshops.
Mizuhiki, in new settings.
Selected projects and activities

Book / Revised edition, 2019
Mizuhiki Craft Accessories
A Japanese book featuring mizuhiki accessories, published by Boutique-sha.

Mizuhiki motif design
ALBION / 45th anniversary
Mizuhiki motifs created for ALBION’s global anniversary visual.

Workshop / 2023
TODAY’S SPECIAL
Mizuhiki accessory workshops held at the Ebisu and Jiyugaoka stores.
CONTACT
Let’s create with mizuhiki.
For mizuhiki projects or workshop inquiries, please use our contact form.