Eco Craft for Beginners: Paper Band Baskets and Bags - Japanese Craft Book

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Asahi (2025)
Language: Japanese
Book Weight: 550 Grams

Learn the Basics of Eco Craft While Making Beautiful Projects!

This is the ultimate beginner’s guide to eco-friendly paper band craft. With easy-to-follow instructions and full-color photos, you’ll learn how to create a wide range of stylish baskets and bags — from simple storage containers to elegant handbags.

Even if you’re completely new to paper band weaving, you’ll feel confident starting with this book. Each project includes clear, step-by-step visuals, tips for achieving a clean finish, and detailed explanations of weaving techniques.

Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced crafter, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this expanded and revised edition — now with 32 extra pages added to the original “Eco Craft Baskets and Bags for First-Time Makers” (2015).

Contents: 

[1] Square-Bottom Baskets & Bags
Shallow trays, organizer baskets, patterned square bags, large storage baskets, tissue box covers, mini bags with corsages, magazine racks, shopping totes, toolboxes

[2] Oval-Bottom Baskets & Bags
Bread baskets, large oval bags, polka-dot bags, striped bags, decorative weave baskets, one-handle armor weave baskets

[3] Round-Bottom Baskets & Bags
Two-tone round baskets, round basket bags

Bonus Projects with Leftover Paper Bands
Mini baskets, pot mats, coasters

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