How to use
- Choose the occasion. The heading, knot, cord colour and noshi symbol are set to match.
- Enter the giver’s name below the cord. For several people, put one name per line.
- Pick a font and paper size.
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (actual size), or press Print.
What is noshi?
In Japan, gifts for formal occasions are wrapped with noshi-gami: a paper printed with decorative cords (mizuhiki), a small folded ornament in the top right (noshi), the purpose of the gift above the cords and the giver’s name below. The knot shows the kind of occasion: a bow for happy events that may happen again, and a tight knot for once-only events such as weddings or for condolences.
Frequently asked questions
Which knot should I use for a wedding?
A tight knot (musubi-kiri) or awaji knot, because a wedding should happen only once. The bow is used for births, celebrations and seasonal gifts.
Why is there no noshi symbol for condolences?
The noshi ornament comes from dried abalone, a celebratory offering, so it is left off for funerals, memorials and get-well gifts.
Can I use this commercially?
Yes. Print as many as you like for shops or businesses. The fonts are open-licensed Google Fonts.