Leaf knot (Happa musubi) - Japanese Mizuhiki Paper Cord Knot

This knot is called leaf knot (Happa musubi), one of the basic knot of Mizuhiki which is Japanese paper cords. This video shows how to tie leaf knot. happy JP designs has assorted Mizuhiki paper cords at our Etsy shop. http://www.happyjp.com.au/ Please follow our Instagram and Facebook for updates.   / happyjpdesigns     / happyjpdesigns   Mizuhiki is traditional Japanese art, using a Mizuhiki paper cord. Yes, they are made of paper! The core of the Mizuhiki cord is twisted paper and then dyed or wrapped with coloured thread, then knotted into shapes. This technique has been used for centuries for gift wrapping decorations including gorgeous engagement gifts from the groom's family to the bride's family, and for gift money envelopes. It is even used to tie a Samurai’s and Sumo wrestler’s top knot! In these fun YouTube videos, you'll learn how to tie basic knots. Then you can use them for gift wrapping, earrings, brooches etc. Mizuhiki products are the perfect gift for "wedding" (tie the knot) and "1st wedding anniversary" which is "paper anniversary" because Mizuhiki is made of paper! #mizuhiki #japanesecraft #papercraft #mizhiki #japaneseart #crafttutorial #diytutorial #awajiknot #abaloneknot #awabiknot #knot #happyJP #cryptoknot #celticknot #japaneseknot #kimono #knot #knottutorial #水引 #leafknot